The number of bent-shaped molecule/s from the following is ______ N 3 - ,   NO 2 - ,   I 3 - ,…
Solution
It has hybridised central atom. Hence it is linear in shape.
(triiodide):
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It has linear geometry, hybridisation with three lone pairs at central atom.
(nitrite) :
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It is (nonlinear) bent shaped as it has hybridisation with one lone pair at central atom.
(ozone) :
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It Is bent in shape with hybridisation and one lone pair at central atom.
(sulphur dioxide) :
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It is bent in shape with hybridisation and one lone pair at central atom.
So among the given molecules is bent in shape.
Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (10 Apr Shift 1)
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