AIPMT MAINS2010Chemistry-Chemical Bonding

AIPMT MAINS 2010 Chemistry Hybridization MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Some of the properties of the two species, NO₃⁻ and H₃O⁺ are described below. Which one of them is correct? (1) Dissimilar in hybridization for the central atom with different structures (2) Isostructural with same hybridization for the central atom (3) Isostructural with different hybridization for the central atom (4) Similar in hybridization for the central atom with different structures

A

Dissimilar in hybridization for the central atom with different structures

B

Isostructural with same hybridization for the central atom

C

Isostructural with different hybridization for the central atom

D

Similar in hybridization for the central atom with different structures

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

NO₃⁻ has sp² hybridization while H₃O⁺ has sp³ hybridization, making them dissimilar in hybridization.

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