NEET 2006 Chemistry question

In which of the following molecules all the bonds are not equal:-

(1)Correct
(2)
(3)
(4)

Answer: (1)

Solution

In , the central Cl atom is hybridised (3 bond pairs + 2 lone pairs), giving a T-shaped molecule based on a trigonal bipyramid, with the lone pairs in equatorial positions. The two axial Cl-F bonds (about 1.70 Å) are longer than the one equatorial Cl-F bond

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