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In which of the following molecules / ions $\mathrm{BF}_3$, $\mathrm{NO}_2^{-}, \mathrm{NH}_2^{-}$and $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$, the central atom is $\mathrm{sp}^2$ hybridized?
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEETNEET 2009 (Mains)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{BF}_3$ and $\mathrm{NO}_2^{-}$
  • B $\mathrm{NO}_2^{-}$and $\mathrm{NH}_2$
  • C $\mathrm{NH}_2^{-}$and $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$,
  • D $\mathrm{NO}_2^{-}$and $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$
Solution:
1578 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\mathrm{BF}_3$ and $\mathrm{NO}_2^{-}$
Both $\mathrm{BF}_3$ and $\mathrm{NO}_2^{-}$is $\mathrm{sp}^2$ hybridized.

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