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Can the higher oxides of nitrogen, like nitrogen pentoxide, be used as oxidisers in rocket engines?

Both nitrous oxide (N2O) and dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) are used in storable propellant combinations, so, simply as a continuation, can the higher oxides of nitrogen (N2O5, N2O6, etc.) still be used ...
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