Which is the following is correct for NO3− and PO43−?

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Both use p-orbital of central atom to form π-bond

Both use d-orbital of central atom to form π-bond

In NO3−, N-atom uses p-orbital to form π-bond while in PO43−, P-atom uses d-orbital to form π- bond

In NO3−, N-atom uses d-orbital to form π-bond while in PO43−, P-atom uses p-orbital to form π- bond

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

N-atom does not have d-subshell in valence shell, the second shell, P-atom has d-subshell in the valence shell, the third shell.

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