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QJEEM22Ch7803: JEE Main 2022 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM22Ch7803 Solution: Which of the following pair of molecules contain odd electron…

Which of the following pair of molecules contain odd electron molecule and an expanded octet molecule?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A BCl3\mathrm{BCl}_{3} and SF6\mathrm{SF}_{6}
  • B NO\mathrm{NO} and H2SO4\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}
  • C SF6\mathrm{SF}_{6} and H2SO4\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}
  • D BCl3\mathrm{BCl}_{3} and NO\mathrm{NO}

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

(A) BCl3\mathrm{BCl}_{3} - Even electron molecules
       SF6\mathrm{SF}_{6} - Expended octet molecules

(B) NO\mathrm{NO} - Odd electron molecules
       H2SO4\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4} - Expanded octet

(C) SF6−\mathrm{SF}_{6}- Even electron molecules
       H2SO4\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4} - Expanded octet

(D) BCl3−\mathrm{BCl}_{3}- Even electron molecules
       NO\mathrm{NO} - odd electron molecules

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