Q4 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2023 (13 May Shift 2) · Chemistry
Identify the number of molecules in which the central atom has one lone pair of electrons from the following list
$$
\mathrm{PbCl}_2, \mathrm{PH}_3, \mathrm{ClF}_3, \mathrm{SF}_4, \mathrm{BF}_3, \mathrm{SnCl}_2
$$
- A3
- Correct answerB4
- C1
- D2
Solution

$\mathrm{sp}^2$ Hybridisation Trigonal planar geometry.

$\mathrm{sp}^3$ Hybridisation

$\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}$ Hybridisation Trigonal bipyramidal geometry T-shape.

$\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}$ Hybridisation Trigonal bipyramidal geometry see saw shape.

$\mathrm{sp}^2$ Hybridisation Trigonal planar geometry

$\mathrm{sp}^2$ Hybridisation Trigonal planar geometry So total 4 molecules has one lone pair of electrons on central atom.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.