Multiple choice

Which one of the following conversions involves change in both hybridization as well as shape?

  1. CH4 → CCl4

  2. H2O → H3O+

  3. PCl3 → PCl4+

  4. AlCl3 → AlCl4-

  5. NH3 → NH4+
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D Correct answer
Explanation

AlCl3: sp2 hybridization, trigonal planar shape AlCl4-: sp3 hybridization, tetrahedral shape

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