The number of bent-shaped molecule/s from the following is ______ N 3 - ,   NO 2 - ,   I 3 - ,…

The number of bent-shaped molecule/s from the following is ______ N3-, NO2-, I3-, O3, SO2

Solution

N3-Azide: N¯=N+=N¯N¯-N+N

It has sp hybridised central atom. Hence it is linear in shape.

I3-(triiodide):

                          

It has linear geometry, sp3d hybridisation with three lone pairs at central atom.

NO2- (nitrite) :  

It is (nonlinear) bent shaped as it has sp2 hybridisation with one lone pair at central atom.

O3 (ozone) :  

It Is bent in shape with sp2 hybridisation and one lone pair at central atom.

SO2(sulphur dioxide) : 

                    

It is bent in shape with sp2 hybridisation and one lone pair at central atom.

So 3 among the given molecules is bent in shape.

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