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Of the following sets, which one does NOT contain isoelectronic species?

A
BO33, CO23, NO3
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SO23, CO23, NO3
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CN, N2, C22
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PO34, SO24, ClO4
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Solution

The correct option is B SO23, CO23, NO3
(A) BO33, CO23, NO3 contains 32 electrons each. Hence, they are isoelectronic.

(B) SO23, contains 34 electrons. CO23 contains 32 electrons and NO3 contains 32 electrons. Thus, these species are not isoelectronic.

(C) CN, N2, C22 contains 14 electrons each. Hence, they are isoelectronic.

(D) PO34, SO24, ClO4 contains 34 electrons.

Hence, they are isoelectronic.

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