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σ-bonded molecule MX3 is T-shaped. The number of non-bonding pairs of electrons is

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a

2

b

Can be predicted only if atomic number of M is known

c

1

d

0

answer is A.

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  • T-shape of MX3​ is due to sp3d hybridization, where the molecule has 3 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs (non-bonded electrons). 
  • So, number of non-bonding electron pairs is 2.
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A σ-bonded molecule MX3 is T-shaped. The number of non-bonding pairs of electrons is