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QJEEM16Ch75c5: JEE Main 2016 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM16Ch75c5 Solution: The group of molecules having identical shape is :
The group of molecules having identical shape is :
Multiple Choice Options
- A SF4 , XeF4 , CCl4
- B ClF3 , XeOF2 , XeF
- C BF3 , PCl3 , XeO3
- D PCl5 , IF5 , XeO2F2
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
H = [VE + MA – c + a]
ClF3 , H = (7 + 3 – 0 + 0) = 5 (sp3d)
XeOF2 , H = (8 + 2 – 0 + 0) = 5 (sp3d)
XeF3+ , H = (8 + 3 – 1 + 0 ) = 5 (sp3d)
All molecules have sp3d hybridization and 3 bond pair + 2 lone pairs. Hence all have identical stucture (T-shape).
ClF3 , H = (7 + 3 – 0 + 0) = 5 (sp3d)
XeOF2 , H = (8 + 2 – 0 + 0) = 5 (sp3d)
XeF3+ , H = (8 + 3 – 1 + 0 ) = 5 (sp3d)
All molecules have sp3d hybridization and 3 bond pair + 2 lone pairs. Hence all have identical stucture (T-shape).