Q.

Central atom of which of the following is associated with sp3 hybridization?

(A) CCl4 (B) ClO2 (C) NCl3

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a

A,B and C

b

A and B

c

A and C

d

B and C

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

CCl4 has 4 + 4(7) = 32 valence electrons. CCl4 has a tetrahedral arrangement of the electron pairs about the carbon atom that requires SP3 hybridization. The four SP3 hybrid orbitals from carbon are used to form the four bonds to chlorine.

In ClO2 , Cl shows SP3 hybridization & the molecule contains an odd electron. Large O=Cl=O. bond angle (111°). VSEPR theory predicts that the bond angle should be less than 109° due to lone-pair repulsion.

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Hence, the correct option is option (A) A and B.

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