Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · JEE Preparation Chemistry
In which of the following pairs do both species have the same hybridization for the central atom?
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medium · MCQ · Q-2C89CC
In which of the following pairs do both species have the same hybridization for the central atom?
- A.BeCl2 and HgCl2Correct answer
- B.BF3 and NH3
- C.H2O and CO2
- D.NH3 and CH4
Solution
Both and have linear geometries with two bond pairs and no lone pairs on the central metal atom, corresponding to hybridization.
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