Number of molecules/ions from the following in which the central atom is involved in sp3 hybridization is . NO3-, BCl3, ClO2-, ClO3-
- 2
- 4
- 1
- 3
Answer
(1) 2
Solution
Steric number = σ bonds + lone pairs on the central atom; steric number 4 means sp3
NO3-: 3 σ + 0 lp = 3 ⇒ sp2
BCl3: 3 σ + 0 lp = 3 ⇒ sp2
ClO2-: 2 σ + 2 lp = 4 ⇒ sp3
ClO3-: 3 σ + 1 lp = 4 ⇒ sp3
∴ Number = 2
Answer: (1)