Assertion Both `NO_(3)^(Theta)` and `CO_(3)^(2-)` ions are triangular planar
Reasoning Hybridisation of central atom in both `NO_(3)^(Theta)` and `CO_(3)^(2-)` is sp^(2)` .

Options

A. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct and `(R )` is the correct explanation of `(A)`
B. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct and `(R )` is the correct explanation of `(A)`
C. If `(A)` is correct but `(R )` is incorrect
D. If `(A)` is incorrect but `(R )` is correct

Answer

A

Explanation

Both `NO_(3)^(Theta)` and `CO_(3)^(2-)` are sp hybridised with three bp's and hence both are planar .