Which one is more reactive, CO2 or NO2?

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Homework Statement


Which one is more reactive, CO2 or NO2?

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I drew the Lewis structures of these species and found there is one delocalized electron in NO2, so I think NO2 is more reactive.
Am I correct?
 
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Yes, looks like a reasonable line of thinking.
 
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