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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