Q.

Choose the correct option on the Cl-O bond length in NaClO4.

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a

All Cl-O bonds are of equal length.

b

Three Cl-Obonds are of equal length and one longer

c

All Cl-O  bond lengths are different

d

Two Cl-O bonds are of same length which are longer compound to other two  Cl-Obond length.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The O-Cl bond is 1.47 long. One Na and one Cl atom are joined to O at the third O site via a bent 120 degree geometry bond. Each Cl-O bond in this molecule is the same length.

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Choose the correct option on the Cl-O bond length in NaClO4.