Q50 / 200 · NEET 2006 · Chemistry
Which of the following is not a correct statement?
- AMultiple bonds are always shorter than corresponding single bonds
- BThe electron deficient molecules can act as Lewis acids
- CThe canonical structures have no real existence
- Correct answerDEvery $\mathrm{AB}_5$ molecule does in fact have square pyramidal structure
Solution
The $\mathrm{AB}_5$ molecule does not have a square pyramidal structure but has a trigonal bipyramidal structure because of $s p^3 d$ hybridisation.
Related Theory
Benzene exist in canonical structure


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