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Hypervalent ion is/are :

A
SO23
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B
PO34
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C
SO24
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D
ClO4
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Solution

The correct options are
B PO34
C SO24
D ClO4
Hypervalent molecule -
The hypervalent molecule is a molecule that contains one or more main group elements apparently bearing more than eight electrons in their valence shells.

Explanation -
A. Valence electrons available in (SO3)2 => 8
B. Valence electrons available in (PO4)3 => 10
C. Valence electrons available in (SO4)2 => 12
D. Valence electrons present in (ClO4) => 14

Hence B, C, D are hypervalent compounds.

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