Q.
ln which of the following molecular shape dz2-orbital must not be involved in bonding ?
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a
Pentagonal planar
b
Trigonal planar
c
Linear
d
Square planar
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
(1) Pentagonal planar →sp3d3s+px+py+pz+dx2−y2+dz2+dxy(2) Trigonal planar →sp2[s+ Any two p](3) Linear →sp2[s+ any one p] →sp2[s+ any two p]→sp3s+px+py+pz→sp3ds+px+py+pz+dz(4) Square planar →sp3d2s+px+py+pz+dx2−y2+dz2
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