Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 440

Question: Among the following ions the $ ~p\pi -d\pi $ overlap could be present in

Options:

A) $ NO_2^{-} $

B) $ NO_3^{-} $

C) $ PO_4^{3-} $

D) $ CO_3^{2-} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • In $ P-O $ bond, $ \pi $ bond is formed by the sidewise overlapping of d-orbital of P and p-orbital of oxygen. Hence it is formed by $ p\pi $ and $ d\pi $ overlapping.


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