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Which of the following is not a tetrahed...

 Which of the following is not a tetrahedral molecule?

A

`BF_(4)^(-)`

B

`NH_(4)^(+)`

C

`CO_(3)^(2-)`

D

`SO_(4)^(2-)`

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The correct Answer is:
( c)
Due to `sp^(2)` hybridisation of carbon in `CO_(3)^(2-)`, it has trigonal planar structure.
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