Question:

In which of the molecules lone pair, bond pair of electrons ratio is \(2:3\)?

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In \(N_2\), there is a triple bond, so bond pairs are \(3\), and each nitrogen has one lone pair, so total lone pairs are \(2\).
  • \(Cl_2\)
  • \(O_2\)
  • \(HCl\)
  • \(N_2\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

We need to find the molecule in which the ratio of lone pair of electrons to bond pair of electrons is: \[ 2:3. \] Consider nitrogen molecule: \[ N_2. \] Nitrogen has atomic number \(7\), so its valence electronic configuration is: \[ 2s^2 2p^3. \] Each nitrogen atom has \(5\) valence electrons. In \(N_2\), the two nitrogen atoms form a triple bond: \[ N\equiv N. \] A triple bond contains: \[ 3 \] bond pairs of electrons. Each nitrogen atom still has one lone pair. So total lone pairs in \(N_2\) are: \[ 2. \] Total bond pairs are: \[ 3. \] Therefore, the ratio is: \[ \text{Lone pairs}:\text{Bond pairs}=2:3. \] Hence, the required molecule is: \[ N_2. \]
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