JEE Main Chemistry question

Pair of species having identical shapes for molecules is

(A)
(B)
(C)Correct
(D)

Answer: (C)

Solution

(, 2 bond pairs + 3 lone pairs, all 3 lone pairs equatorial) and (, 2 bond pairs, no lone pair) both end up with a linear molecular shape, even though their hybridisation and electron-domain

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Question ID VK-155983