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The pair having similar hybrid geometry is :

A

`BF_3,NH_3`

B

`H_2O,C_2H_2`

C

`CO_2,SO_2`

D

`CH_4H_2O`

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To determine the pair having similar hybrid geometry, we need to analyze the hybridization of the given compounds. Let's break down the analysis step-by-step: ### Step 1: Identify the Compounds We need to examine the hybridization of the following compounds: 1. BF3 2. NH3 3. H2O 4. C2H2 5. CO2 6. SO2 7. CH4 ### Step 2: Determine the Hybridization of Each Compound 1. **BF3 (Boron Trifluoride)** - Boron has 3 valence electrons and forms 3 bonds with fluorine. - There are no lone pairs on boron. - **Steric Number = 3 (3 bond pairs + 0 lone pairs)** - **Hybridization = sp²** - **Geometry = Trigonal Planar** 2. **NH3 (Ammonia)** - Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons and forms 3 bonds with hydrogen. - There is 1 lone pair on nitrogen. - **Steric Number = 4 (3 bond pairs + 1 lone pair)** - **Hybridization = sp³** - **Geometry = Trigonal Pyramidal** 3. **H2O (Water)** - Oxygen has 6 valence electrons and forms 2 bonds with hydrogen. - There are 2 lone pairs on oxygen. - **Steric Number = 4 (2 bond pairs + 2 lone pairs)** - **Hybridization = sp³** - **Geometry = Bent** 4. **C2H2 (Acetylene)** - Each carbon has 4 valence electrons and forms a triple bond with another carbon and a single bond with hydrogen. - There are no lone pairs on carbon. - **Steric Number = 2 (2 bond pairs + 0 lone pairs)** - **Hybridization = sp** - **Geometry = Linear** 5. **CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)** - Carbon has 4 valence electrons and forms double bonds with two oxygen atoms. - There are no lone pairs on carbon. - **Steric Number = 2 (2 bond pairs + 0 lone pairs)** - **Hybridization = sp** - **Geometry = Linear** 6. **SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide)** - Sulfur has 6 valence electrons and forms 2 bonds with oxygen. - There is 1 lone pair on sulfur. - **Steric Number = 3 (2 bond pairs + 1 lone pair)** - **Hybridization = sp²** - **Geometry = Bent** 7. **CH4 (Methane)** - Carbon has 4 valence electrons and forms 4 bonds with hydrogen. - There are no lone pairs on carbon. - **Steric Number = 4 (4 bond pairs + 0 lone pairs)** - **Hybridization = sp³** - **Geometry = Tetrahedral** ### Step 3: Compare Hybridizations Now, we compare the hybridizations: - **BF3**: sp² - **NH3**: sp³ - **H2O**: sp³ - **C2H2**: sp - **CO2**: sp - **SO2**: sp² - **CH4**: sp³ ### Step 4: Identify Pairs with Similar Hybridization From the analysis: - **NH3, H2O, and CH4** all have sp³ hybridization. - **BF3 and SO2** both have sp² hybridization. - **C2H2 and CO2** both have sp hybridization. ### Conclusion The pairs having similar hybrid geometry are: - **NH3 and CH4** (both sp³) - **BF3 and SO2** (both sp²) - **C2H2 and CO2** (both sp) ### Final Answer The pair having similar hybrid geometry is **NH3 and CH4** or **BF3 and SO2** or **C2H2 and CO2**. ---
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