Q18 / 100 · BITSAT 2024 (Memory Based Paper 3) · Chemistry

The hybridisation scheme for the central atom includes a $d$-orbital contribution in

  • Correct answer
    A
    $\mathrm{I}_3^{-}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{PCl}_3$
  • C
    $\mathrm{NO}_3^{-}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Se}$

Solution

$\mathrm{I}_3^{-}$is linear with central iodine atom undergoing $s p^3 d$-hybridisation and three lone pairs occupying equatorial position. Thus, this structure include $d$-orbital contribution to the hybridisation scheme. The structure is, Figure $\mathrm{PCl}_3$ structure is $s p^3$-hybridised with one lone pair. $\mathrm{NO}_3^{-}$is $s p^2$-hybridised and $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Se}$ is $s p^3$ - hybridised with two lone pairs of Se atom.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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