P-Block Elements Ques 585

Question: Which one of the following does not have a pyramidal shape?

Options:

A) (CH3)3N

B) (SiH3)3N

C) P(CH3)3

D) P(SiH3)3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

In case of N(SiH3)3, N atom is sp2 hybridised, the lone pair is present in 2p orbital and it is transferred to empty d orbital of Si forming dπpπ bond. Hence nitrogen with sp2 hybridization has trigonal planar shape.



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