Among the following ions, the $p \pi-d \pi$ overlap could be present in

Among the following ions, the $p \pi-d \pi$ overlap could be present in
  1. $\mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}$
  2. $\mathrm{PO}_{4}^{3-}$
  3. $\mathrm{CO}_{3}^{2-}$
  4. $\mathrm{NO}_{2}^{-}$

Solution

In \(\mathrm{P}=\mathrm{O}\) bond, \(\pi\) - bond is formed by the sidewise overlapping of \(\mathrm{d}\) - orbital of \(\mathrm{P}\) and \(\mathrm{p}\) - orbital of oxygen. Hence, it is formed by \(\mathrm{p} \pi\) and \(\mathrm{d} \pi\) overlapping. In nitrogen and carbon, no vacant d-orbital is present. So, they do not form \(p \pi-d \pi\) bond.

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