Question

which of the following shapes would represent a molecule with two bonded atoms and 3 lone pairs on only one of them , trigonal planar , Bent , Trigonal pyramidal , linear​

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is D :Linear

Explanation:

Talking about molecular geometry and arrangement of atoms, liner geometry and trigonal bipyramidal arrangement of atoms would have 3 lone pairs and 2 no. of bond pairs.

For example, in ICl2 and XeF2, the central molecule has 3 lone pairs, and it shows sp3d hybridization.

In trigonal bipyramidal arrangement, orbitals have trigonal bipyramidal structure. It has three-atom molecules which have a linear shape and the orbitals on the equator contain three lone pairs each.