Q.

The geometry with respect to the central atom of the following molecules respectively are :

NSiH33;Me3N;SiH33P

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a

pyramidal, pyramidal, pyramidal

b

planar, pyramidal, planar

c

pyramidal, planar, pyramidal

d

planar, pyramidal, pyramidal

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

N(SiH3)3 is planar because N is sp2 hydridized with a trigonal planer shape, leaving only one N in the P orbit and a vacant D orbit for each si. As a result, there is p(pi)-d(pi) block bonding, which stabilises the structure.
(SiH3)3P
Pyramidal is 3P.
The pyramidal Me3N

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