Question

Which molecule is depicted by the given ball and stick models?

• A. (i) $BeC{l}_2$, (ii) $C{H}_4$
• B. (i) $B{F}_3$, (ii) $PC{l}_5$
• C. (i) $B{F}_4$, (ii) $C{H}_4$
• D. (i) $BeC{l}_2$, (ii) $PC{l}_5$

Answer 1

The correct option is B (i) $B{F}_3$, (ii) $PC{l}_5$

$B{F}_3$	$s{p}^2$ hybridisation	$3$ bond pairs and $0$ lone pairs	Trigonal planar	only${120}^o$ bond angles
$PC{l}_5$	$s{p}^{3}d$ hybridization	$5$ bond pairs and $0$ lone pairs	Trigonal bipyramidal	both ${120}^o$ and ${90}^o$ bond angles

Hence, the correct answer is option $\text{B}$.