JEE MainChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following conversions involves change in both shape and hybridisation ?
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
- We need the conversion in which both:
- shape changes, and
- hybridisation changes.
So we check each option one by one.
- Option A:
-
In :
- Central atom = N
- Bond pairs = 3, lone pairs = 1
- Hybridisation =
- Electron pair geometry = tetrahedral
- Molecular shape = trigonal pyramidal
-
In :
- Central atom = N
- Bond pairs = 4, lone pairs = 0
- Hybridisation =
- Shape = tetrahedral
Result: Shape changes, but hybridisation remains .
So, A is not correct.
- Option B:
-
In :
- Carbon is
- Shape around C = tetrahedral
-
In :
- Each carbon is also
- Shape around each C = tetrahedral
Result: Neither shape nor hybridisation changes around carbon.
So, B is not correct.
- Option C:
-
In :
- Central atom = O
- Bond pairs = 2, lone pairs = 2
- Hybridisation =
- Shape = bent (V-shaped)
-
In :
- Central atom = O
- Bond pairs = 3, lone pairs = 1
- Hybridisation =
- Shape = trigonal pyramidal
Result: Shape changes, but hybridisation remains .
So, C is not correct.
- Option D:
-
In :
- Central atom = B
- Bond pairs = 3, lone pairs = 0
- Hybridisation =
- Shape = trigonal planar
-
In :
- Central atom = B
- Bond pairs = 4, lone pairs = 0
- Hybridisation =
- Shape = tetrahedral
Result:
- Shape changes: trigonal planar tetrahedral
- Hybridisation changes:
So, D is correct.
- Final Answer
The conversion involving change in both shape and hybridisation is:
- Comparison with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer: D
My derived answer: D
They agree.
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