Which of the following has p - d bonding?
- NO3-
- SO32-
- BO33-
- CO32-
Answer
(2) SO32-
Solution
p - d bonding needs a central atom with vacant d orbitals, i.e. an element of the third period or beyond.
⇒ N, B and C (second period) have no d orbitals, so NO3-, BO33- and CO32- can form only p - p bonds.
⇒ In SO32-, S (third period) uses its 3d orbital to form the S=O π bond with a 2p orbital of O.
∴ SO32- has p - d bonding.
Answer: (2)