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Few properties of two species, NO3- and H3O+ are described below. Which one of them is correct?

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Option A

Dissimilar in hybridization for the central atom with different structures.

Let's analyze the hybridization and structure of the central atoms in and .
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Let's analyze the hybridization and structure of the central atoms in and .

1. Analysis of (Nitrate ion):

  • The central atom is Nitrogen (N).
  • Number of valence electrons on N = 5.
  • Number of oxygen atoms = 3.
  • Charge = -1.
  • Total valence electrons = 5 (N) + 3 * 6 (O) + 1 (charge) = 24.
  • Lewis structure shows one N=O double bond and two N-O single bonds, with resonance.
  • Steric number = (number of sigma bonds) + (number of lone pairs on central atom).
  • In , N forms 3 sigma bonds (one with each oxygen) and has 0 lone pairs.
  • Steric number = 3 + 0 = 3.
  • Hybridization = .
  • Structure = Trigonal planar.

2. Analysis of (Hydronium ion):

  • The central atom is Oxygen (O).
  • Number of valence electrons on O = 6.
  • Number of hydrogen atoms = 3.
  • Charge = +1.
  • Total valence electrons = 6 (O) + 3 * 1 (H) - 1 (charge) = 8.
  • In , O forms 3 sigma bonds (one with each hydrogen) and has 1 lone pair.
  • Steric number = 3 + 1 = 4.
  • Hybridization = .
  • Structure = Trigonal pyramidal.

Conclusion:

  • has hybridization and a trigonal planar structure.
  • has hybridization and a trigonal pyramidal structure.

Therefore, they have dissimilar hybridization for the central atom and different structures.

Option Analysis:

  • A) Dissimilar in hybridization for the central atom with different structures. This is correct as is trigonal planar and is trigonal pyramidal.
  • B) Isostructural with same hybridization for the central atom. Incorrect, as both hybridization and structures are different.
  • C) Isostructural with different hybridization for the central atom. Incorrect, as structures are different.
  • D) Similar in hybridization for the central atom with different structures. Incorrect, as hybridization is different.

Correct Answer: (A)

AnswerA·

Dissimilar in hybridization for the central atom with different structures.

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