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In which of the following molecules/ions, the central atom is sp2 hybridized?

 

ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A NH2,&H2O
  • B NO2&H2O
  • C BF3&NO2
  • D NO2,NH2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: BF3&NO2

The combination of one s and two p-orbitals to form three hybrid orbitals of equal energy is known as sp2 hybridization 

These sp2 hybridized orbitals are oriented at an angle of 120°

So the structure of BF3 molecule is 

But in case on NO2- nitrogen molecule contains a single lone pair and double bond

So it is also sp2 hybridised

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