In which of the following pair both the species have sp3 hybridization ?
- SiF4, BeH2
- NF3, H2O
- NF3, BF3
- H2S, BF3
Answer
(2) NF3, H2O
Solution
Steric number = bond pairs + lone pairs on the central atom.
NF3: 3 bp + 1 lp = 4 ⇒ sp3
H2O: 2 bp + 2 lp = 4 ⇒ sp3
BeH2: sp; BF3: sp2; SiF4, H2S: sp3
∴ Both species are sp3 only in NF3, H2O.
Answer: (2)