Q.

Consider the following statements :

(P) The hybridization found in cation of solid PCI5 is sp3

Q) In AB2L2 type the BAB bond angle is always greater than the normal tetrahedral bond angle. 

(R) In ClO3,NH3 and XeO3, the hybridization and  the number of lone pairs on the central atoms are same. 

(S) In P4 molecule, there are six P-P bonds four lone pairs of electrons.

Of these statements :

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a

P, Q and R are correct only

b

R and S are correct only

c

all are correct

d

P, R and S are correct only

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Statement Q is incorrect. Because the bond angle of OF2​ and OBr2​ is less than 109.5o.

It is due to the bond pairs of electrons being drawn to fluorine due to its higher electronegative state, there is greater lp-lp repulsion, which reduces the bond angle.

The bond pairs are repelled by the more electronegative oxygen atoms nearby, which causes the bond angle to increase. Steric repulsion is also produced by the larger Br atoms, which raises the bond angle

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