In which of the following pairs of molecules/ions, the central atoms have

In Which Of The Following Pairs Of Moleculesions The Central Chemistry Question

In which of the following pairs of molecules/ions, the central atoms have sp²-hybridisation?

Options

(a) NO₂⁻ and NH₃
(b) BF₃ and NO₂⁻
(c) NH₂⁻ and H₂O
(d) BF₃ and NH₂⁻

Correct Answer:

BF₃ and NO₂⁻

Explanation:

For sp² -hybridisation, there must be 3 σ bonds or 2 σ bonds along with a lone pair of elctrns.
NO₂⁻ ⇒ 2σ + 1/p = 3 i.e.,sp² -hybridisation
NH₃ ⇒ 3σ + 1/p = 4 i.e.,sp³ -hybridisation
BF₃ ⇒ 3σ + 0/p = 3 i.e.,sp² -hybridisation
NH₂⁻ ⇒ 2σ + 2/p = 4 i.e.,sp³ -hybridisation
H₂O ⇒ 2σ + 2/p = 4 i.e.,sp³ -hybridisation
Thus, among the given pairs, only BF₃ and NO₂⁻ have sp² -hybridisation

Related Questions:

  1. Which is difference between melting and boiling point of zero group elements
  2. A solid compound XY has NaCl structure . If the radius of the cation is 100 pm,
  3. Which one of the following moleculescontains no π bond?
  4. The reactive species in the nitration of benzene is
  5. Nitrogen is obtained by the thermal decomposition of

Question Type: Memory (964)
Difficulty Level: Easy (1008)
Topics: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (86)
Subject: Chemistry (2512)

Important MCQs Based on Medical Entrance Examinations To Improve Your NEET Score

18000+ students are using NEETLab to improve their score. What about you?

Solve Previous Year MCQs, Mock Tests, Topicwise Practice Tests, Identify Weak Topics, Formula Flash cards and much more is available in NEETLab Android App to improve your NEET score.

NEETLab Mobile App

Share this page with your friends

Be the first to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


*