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QJEEM12Chdb6c: JEE Main 2012 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM12Chdb6c Solution: In which of the following pairs the two species are not…

In which of the following pairs the two species are not isostructural ?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A CO32− and NO3−
  • B PCl4+ and SiCl4
  • C PF5 and BrF5
  • D AlF6− and SF6

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

PF5 ⇒ sp3d hybridized and shape is trigonal bipyramidal.

BrF5 ⇒ 5 bond pair and 1 lone pair present so sp3d2 hybridized and shape is square pyramidal.

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