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In which of the following pairs, the hybridisation of central atoms is same, but shape is not the same?

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Option D

XeF2, ICl3

To determine the hybridization and shape, we first calculate the steric number (SN) for the central atom, which is the…
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To determine the hybridization and shape, we first calculate the steric number (SN) for the central atom, which is the sum of the number of sigma bonds and lone pairs.

Option A: SO3, CO32-

  • SO3: Central atom S. SN = 3 sigma bonds + 0 lone pairs = 3. Hybridization = sp2. Shape = Trigonal planar.
  • CO32-: Central atom C. SN = 3 sigma bonds + 0 lone pairs = 3. Hybridization = sp2. Shape = Trigonal planar.

Hybridization is same (sp2), and shape is same (Trigonal planar). So, A is incorrect.

Option B: SO32-, NH3

  • SO32-: Central atom S. SN = 3 sigma bonds + 1 lone pair = 4. Hybridization = sp3. Shape = Trigonal pyramidal.
  • NH3: Central atom N. SN = 3 sigma bonds + 1 lone pair = 4. Hybridization = sp3. Shape = Trigonal pyramidal.

Hybridization is same (sp3), and shape is same (Trigonal pyramidal). So, B is incorrect.

Option C: PCl5, POCl3

  • PCl5: Central atom P. SN = 5 sigma bonds + 0 lone pairs = 5. Hybridization = sp3d. Shape = Trigonal bipyramidal.
  • POCl3: Central atom P. SN = 4 sigma bonds + 0 lone pairs = 4. Hybridization = sp3. Shape = Tetrahedral.

Hybridization is not the same. So, C is incorrect.

Option D: XeF2, ICl3

  • XeF2: Central atom Xe. Xe is in Group 18, so 8 valence electrons. Two F atoms form 2 sigma bonds. Remaining electrons = 8 - 2 = 6, which form 3 lone pairs. SN = 2 sigma bonds + 3 lone pairs = 5. Hybridization = sp3d. Shape = Linear (due to lone pair repulsion).
  • ICl3: Central atom I. I is in Group 17, so 7 valence electrons. Three Cl atoms form 3 sigma bonds. Remaining electrons = 7 - 3 = 4, which form 2 lone pairs. SN = 3 sigma bonds + 2 lone pairs = 5. Hybridization = sp3d. Shape = T-shaped (due to lone pair repulsion).

Hybridization is same (sp3d), but shape is not the same (Linear vs T-shaped). So, D is correct.

Correct Answer: (D)

AnswerD·

XeF2, ICl3

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