Predict the shapes of the following molecules on the basis of hybridisation.
BCl3, CH4 , CO2, NH3
Predict the shapes of the following molecules on the basis of hybridisation.
BCl3, CH4 , CO2, NH3
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Ans: In compound BCl3, Boron has sp2-hybridisation and the shape is Triangular Planar.
In methane CH4, Carbon has sp3 -hybridization and shape are Tetrahedral.
In carbon dioxide CO2, carbon has sp-hybridisation and shape is Linear.
In ammonia NH3, nitrogen has sp3-hybridisation and shape is Pyramidal.
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