Question

Among the following given compounds, the one that is polar and has the central atom with $s{p}^3$ hybridization is:

• A. $H_{2}C{O}_3$
• B. $Si{F}_4$
• C. $B{F}_3$
• D. $HCl{O}_2$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $HCl{O}_2$

Compound Hybridisation Polarity

$H_{2}C{O}_3$ $s{p}^2$ Polar

$Si{F}_4$ $s{p}^3$ Non- polar

$B{F}_3$ $s{p}^2$ Non-polar

$HCl{O}_2$ $s{p}^3$ Polar

Both $Si{F}_4$ and $HCl{O}_2$ are $s{p}^3$ hybridized but only the latter is polar.

Option D is correct.