Multiple choice

Which of the following statements are true? P. Hybridization of the central atoms in NH3 and H2O are sp3. Q. CO2 has bent shape while SO2 is linear. R. SF6 is octahedral and F–S–F bond angle is 90o. S. BeCl2 has dipole moment.

  1. P and Q

  2. P and R

  3. P and S

  4. Q and R

  5. R and S
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Central atom in both NH3 (3 bond pairs, 1 lone pair) and H2O (2 bond pairs, 2 lone pairs) are sp3 hybridized. BeCl2 is non-polar molecule.

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