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- B
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Correct answer: D
- Check which molecules involve hybridization
For hybridization, the central atom must have 5 electron domains.
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A:
Central Xe has 4 bond pairs + 2 lone pairs electron domains
Hybridization
So, not . -
B:
Central Xe has 2 bond pairs + 3 lone pairs electron domains
Hybridization
So, this satisfies condition (a). -
C:
Central P has 5 bond pairs + 0 lone pairs electron domains
Hybridization
So, this satisfies condition (a). -
D:
Central S has 4 bond pairs + 1 lone pair electron domains
Hybridization
So, this satisfies condition (a).
- Check for different bond lengths
In a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry, axial and equatorial bonds are different.
- : linear molecule; both Xe–F bonds are equivalent, so bond lengths are same.
- : trigonal bipyramidal; axial and equatorial P–F bonds are different, so bond lengths differ.
- : seesaw shape; axial and equatorial S–F bonds are different, so bond lengths differ.
Thus, condition (b) is satisfied by and .
- Check for lone pair on the central atom
- : yes, 3 lone pairs on Xe.
- : no lone pair on P.
- : yes, 1 lone pair on S.
Thus, condition (c) is satisfied by and .
- Find the molecule satisfying all three conditions simultaneously
We need:
- hybridization,
- different bond lengths,
- lone pair on central atom.
Checking each:
- : fails (a)
- : fails (b)
- : fails (c)
- : satisfies all (a), (b), and (c)
Therefore, the correct answer is:
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