MCQ
In which of the following pairs of molecules/ ions, the central atoms have $sp^2$ hybridisation?
  • A
    $NO_2^-$ and $NH_3$
  • $BF_3$ and $NO_2^-$
  • C
    $NH_2^-$ and $H_2O$
  • D
    $BF_3$ and $NH_2^-$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$BF_3$ and $NO_2^-$
b
For $s p^{2}$ hybridisation, there must be $3 \sigma$ -bonds or 2 c-bonds along with a lone pair of electrons.

(i) $NO_{2}^- \Rightarrow 2 \sigma+1 I p=3, i .e$ $sp ^{2}$ hybridisation

(ii) $N H_{3} \Rightarrow 3 \sigma+1 I p=4, i .e$ $sp ^{3}$ hybridisation

(iii) $B F_{3} \Rightarrow 3 \sigma+0 I p=3, i .e$ $sp^2$ hybridisation

(iv) $N H_{2} \Rightarrow 2 \sigma+2 I p=4, i.e$ $sp ^{3}$ hybridisation

(i) $H_{2} O \Rightarrow 2 \sigma+2 I p=4, i.e$ $sp ^{3}$ hybridisation

Thus, among the given pairs, only $B F_{3}$ and $N O_{2}^-$, have $s p^{2}$ hybridisation.

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