JEE MainChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureMCQ+4 / −1
The molecule / ion with square pyramidal shape is
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
- Identify the molecular geometry of each option using VSEPR theory / known coordination geometry.
- Option A:
- Central atom:
- Number of bonded pairs around P = 5
- Lone pairs on P = 0
So the steric number is , giving trigonal bipyramidal geometry.
Hence, is not square pyramidal.
- Option B:
- Oxidation state of Ni:
- So Ni is , i.e. .
- Since is a strong field ligand, this complex is typically square planar.
Thus, is square planar, not square pyramidal.
- Option C:
- Central atom:
- Bonded pairs = 5
- Lone pairs = 0
Again, steric number , so geometry is trigonal bipyramidal.
Hence, is not square pyramidal.
- Option D:
- Central atom:
- Valence electrons on Br = 7
- It forms 5 bonds with F, leaving 1 lone pair.
- Therefore, total electron pair regions around Br = 6.
So the electron pair geometry is octahedral. With one lone pair, the molecular shape becomes square pyramidal.
Hence, has square pyramidal shape.
- Conclusion
The molecule / ion with square pyramidal shape is:
So the correct option is D.
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