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Shape and Geometry Using VSEPR

Among NH3,B...

Question

Among ${N H}_{3}, B e {C l}_{2}, {C O}_{2}$ and $H_{2} O$ , the pair with non-linear molecules are:

B e {C l}_{2}

and

H_{2} O

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B e {C l}_{2}

and

{C O}_{2}

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{N H}_{3}

and

H_{2} O

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{N H}_{3}

and

{C O}_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is D ${N H}_{3}$ and $H_{2} O$
The pair with non-linear molecules is ${N H}_{3}$ and $H_{2} O$ .
Both ${N H}_{3}$ and $H_{2} O$ have ${s p}^{3}$ -hybridization. ${C O}_{2}$ and $B e {C l}_{2}$ are linear having $s p$ -hybridization.

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A

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