NEET2015Chemistry-Inorganic Chemistry
NEET 2015 Chemistry Isoelectronic Species MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following pairs of ions are isoelectronic and isostructural?
A
SO₃²⁻, NO₃⁻
B
ClO₃⁻, SO₃²⁻
C
CO₃²⁻, SO₃²⁻
D
ClO₃⁻, CO₃²⁻
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
CO₃²⁻ and SO₃²⁻ both have the same number of electrons and similar trigonal planar structures, making them isoelectronic and isostructural.
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