Question

Some of the properties of the two species, NO₃^- and H₃O⁺ are described below. Which one of them is correct? 

(a) Dissimilar in hybridization for the central atom with different structures. 

(b) Isostructural with same hybridization for the cenftal atom. 

(c) Isostructural with different hybridization for the central atom. 

(d) Similar in hybridization for the central atom with different structures.

Answer 1

The correct option is : (a) Dissimilar in hybridization for the central atom with different structures. 

Explanation:

No. of electron pairs at the central atom = No. of atoms bonded to it + 1/2[Group number of central atom - Valency of the central atom ± no. of electrons]

No. of electron pairs at the central atom in NO₃^- 

No. of electron pairs at the central atom in