MCQ
If $AB _{4}$ molecule is a polar molecule, a possible geometry of $AB _{4}$ is :
  • Square pyramidal
  • B
    Tetrahedral
  • C
    Square planar
  • D
    Rectangular planar

Answer

Correct option: A.
Square pyramidal
a
$(1)$ If $AB _{4}$ molecule is a square pyramidal then it has one lone pair and their structure should be and it should be polar because dipole moment of lone pair of $'A'$ never be cancelled by others.

$(2)$ If $AB _{4}$ molecule is a tetrahedral then it has no lone pair and their structure should be and it should be non polar due to perfect symmetry.

$(3)$ If $AB _{4}$, molecule is a square planar then it should be non polar because vector sum of dipole moment is zero.

$(4)$ If $AB _{4}$ molecule is a rectangular planar then it should be non polar because vector sum of dipole moment is zero.

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