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Q.

In which of the following molecules, the central atom involves the expansion of octet?

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a

PCl3

b

NCl3

c

CIF3

d

None of these

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Valence shell configuration of P is 3s2 3p3. It forms three bonds with three Cl atoms. This implies that no expansion of orbital of P is observed in PCl3.

N has no empty orbital, hence N cannot expand its octet.

Valence shell configuration of Cl is 3s2 3p5 and to form three bonds with F atoms, Cl goes in its first excited state. Hence, the revised valence shell configuration of Cl is 3s2 3p4 3d1. This indicates that for the formation of ClF3, Cl expands its octet and Cl has 10 electrons in ClF3.

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In which of the following molecules, the central atom involves the expansion of octet?