Q.

Assertion: [CuCl2]ˉ has linear shape with sp hybridization.  

Reason: [CuCl2]ˉ has zero unpaired electrons.  

Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:  

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a

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 

b

A is true but R is false. 

c

A is false but R is true.

d

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. 

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

[CuCl2]ˉ has d10 configuration. It contains zero unpaired electron but exist in tetrahedral geometry with sp3 -hybridization. Thus, assertion is false, but reason is true.

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