The number of species from the following that have pyramidal geometry around the central atom is S2O32-, SO42-, SO32-, S2O72-
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1
Answer
(4) 1
Solution
Count σ bond pairs + lone pairs on the central S:
S2O32- [figure] 4 σ + 0 lp ⇒ tetrahedral
SO42- [figure] 4 σ + 0 lp ⇒ tetrahedral
SO32- [figure] 3 σ + 1 lp on S ⇒ pyramidal
S2O72- [figure] 4 σ + 0 lp ⇒ tetrahedral
∴ only SO32- is pyramidal ⇒ 1
Answer: (4)