WBJEE · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
The state of hybridization of the central atom and the number of lone pairs over the central atom in \(\mathrm{POCl}_{3}\) are
- A \(s p, 0\)
- B \(s p^{2}, 0\)
- C \(s p^{3}, 0\)
- D \(d s p^{2}, 1\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) \(s p^{3}, 0\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
\(4 \sigma\) bonds \(\Rightarrow s p^{3}\) hybridisation without lone pair of electrons.
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