Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 258
Question: If a molecule $ MX_3 $ has zero dipole moment, the sigma bonding orbital used by M are
Options:
A) $ sp^{3}d- $ hybrid
B) $ sp- $ hybrid
C) $ sp^{3}d^{2}- $ hybrid
D) $ sp^{2}- $ hybrid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ MX_3 $ show the $ sp^{2} $ hybridization in which $ 3sp^{2} $ hybridized orbital of M bonded by $ 3X $ from $ \sigma $ bond and having the zero dipole moment.
