NEET 2016 Chemistry question
Match the compounds given in column I with the hybridization and shape given in column II and mark the correct option. Column I (a) (b) (c) (d) Column II (i) Distorted octahedral (ii) Square planar (iii) Pyramidal (iv) Square pyramidal
Answer: (1)
Solution
Using VSEPR theory (bond pairs + lone pairs on Xe): : 6 bond pairs + 1 lone pair, , distorted octahedral: (a)-(i). : 3 bond pairs + 1 lone pair, , pyramidal:
See the full step-by-step solution
Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.
Create a free account