Number of molecules/ions from the following in which the central atom is involved in sp3 hybridization is ________.\( \text{NO}_3^-, \, \text{BCl}_3, \, \text{ClO}_2^-, \, \text{ClO}_3 \)
- 2
- 4
- 3
- 1
The Correct Option is A
Approach Solution - 1
Determine the Hybridization of Each Species:
For \( \text{NO}_3^- \):
The structure of \( \text{NO}_3^- \) (nitrate ion) shows that nitrogen is involved in three sigma bonds and has no lone pairs on it.
The hybridization of nitrogen in \( \text{NO}_3^- \) is \( sp^2 \).
For \( \text{BCl}_3 \):
Boron in \( \text{BCl}_3 \) forms three sigma bonds with no lone pairs, resulting in a planar triangular structure.
The hybridization of boron in \( \text{BCl}_3 \) is \( sp^2 \).
For \( \text{ClO}_2^- \):
In \( \text{ClO}_2^- \) (chlorite ion), chlorine has two sigma bonds with oxygen atoms and two lone pairs of electrons.
The hybridization of chlorine in \( \text{ClO}_2^- \) is \( sp^3 \), resulting in a bent or V-shaped geometry.
For \( \text{ClO}_3^- \):
In \( \text{ClO}_3^- \) (chlorate ion), chlorine forms three sigma bonds with oxygen atoms and has one lone pair of electrons.
The hybridization of chlorine in \( \text{ClO}_3^- \) is \( sp^3 \), resulting in a pyramidal structure.
Count the Species with \( sp^3 \) Hybridization:
From the analysis above, \( \text{ClO}_2^- \) and \( \text{ClO}_3^- \) have \( sp^3 \) hybridization for the central atom.
Conclusion:
The number of molecules/ions in which the central atom is involved in \( sp^3 \) hybridization is 2, corresponding to Option (1).
Approach Solution -2
We are given the following molecules/ions:
1. \( \text{NO}_3^- \)
2. \( \text{BCl}_3 \)
3. \( \text{ClO}_2^- \)
4. \( \text{ClO}_3 \)
We need to find in which of these, the central atom is sp³ hybridized.
Step 2: Analyze each species.
(1) \( \text{NO}_3^- \)
The central atom (N) forms 3 sigma bonds and has no lone pair (since formal charge is delocalized).
Hybridization = sp².
⟹ Not sp³.
(2) \( \text{BCl}_3 \)
The central atom (B) forms 3 sigma bonds, no lone pair.
Hybridization = sp².
⟹ Not sp³.
(3) \( \text{ClO}_2^- \)
The central atom (Cl) has:
– Two σ-bonds with oxygen,
– One lone pair,
– One extra electron due to the negative charge.
Total = 4 regions of electron density.
Hybridization = sp³.
(4) \( \text{ClO}_3 \)
The central atom (Cl) has 3 σ-bonds and 1 lone pair.
Total = 4 regions of electron density.
Hybridization = sp³.
Step 3: Identify molecules with sp³ hybridization.
\[ \text{ClO}_2^- \text{ and } \text{ClO}_3 \] Both have central atoms that are sp³ hybridized.
Step 4: Final Answer.
Number of such species = 2.
Final Answer:
\[ \boxed{2} \]
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