A -bonded molecule MX_3 is T-shaped. The number of non-bonding pairs of electrons is

JEE Main Chemistry question

A -bonded molecule is T-shaped. The number of non-bonding pairs of electrons is

(A)0
(B)2Correct
(C)1
(D)Can be predicted only if the atomic number of is known

Answer: (B)

Solution

A T-shaped molecule arises from hybridisation (5 electron domains: 3 bond pairs + 2 lone pairs), with both lone pairs occupying equatorial positions in the

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