STANDARDChemistry-Chemical Bonding
STANDARD Chemistry Isoelectronic Species MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Which of the following pairs of ions are isoelectronic and isostructural?
A
CO₃²⁻, NO₃⁻
B
ClO₃⁻, CO₃²⁻
C
SO₃²⁻, NO₃⁻
D
ClO₃⁻, SO₃²⁻
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
CO₃²⁻ and NO₃⁻ are isoelectronic as both contain 32 electrons and isostructural as both have trigonal planar structures with sp² hybridisation of the central atom.
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