AIPMT PRELIMS2012Chemistry-Chemical Bonding
AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Chemistry Molecular Geometry MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which one of the following pairs is isostructural (i.e. having the same shape and hybridization)?
A
[BF₄⁻ and NH₄⁺]
B
[BCl₃ and BaCl₃]
C
[NH₃ and NO₃⁻]
D
[NF₃ and BF₃]
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Both BF₄⁻ and NH₄⁺ have a tetrahedral shape and sp³ hybridization, making them isostructural.
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