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.



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