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Which one of the following species has plane triangular shape ?

A

`N_(3-)`

B

`NO_(3)^(-)`

C

`NO_(2)^(-)`

D

`CO_(2)`

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To determine which species has a plane triangular shape, we will analyze the given species one by one, focusing on their hybridization and molecular geometry. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Species**: The species we need to analyze are N3-, NO3-, NO2-, and CO2. 2. **Analyze N3- (Azide Ion)**: - **Valence Electrons**: Each nitrogen has 5 valence electrons. For three nitrogen atoms, we have \(3 \times 5 = 15\) electrons. The negative charge adds one more electron, giving us a total of 16 valence electrons. - **Structure**: The structure can be represented as \(N \equiv N - N^{-}\). The central nitrogen forms a triple bond with one nitrogen and a single bond with the other nitrogen. - **Hybridization**: The central nitrogen has 2 bond pairs and 0 lone pairs, leading to \(sp\) hybridization. The shape is linear, not planar triangular. 3. **Analyze NO3- (Nitrate Ion)**: - **Valence Electrons**: Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons, and each oxygen has 6. For three oxygens, we have \(3 \times 6 = 18\) electrons. The negative charge adds one more electron, giving us a total of \(5 + 18 + 1 = 24\) valence electrons. - **Structure**: The structure is \(N\) with three single bonds to three oxygen atoms (one of which is a coordinate bond). - **Hybridization**: The nitrogen has 3 bond pairs and 0 lone pairs, leading to \(sp^2\) hybridization. The shape is trigonal planar. 4. **Analyze NO2- (Nitrite Ion)**: - **Valence Electrons**: Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons, and each oxygen has 6. For two oxygens, we have \(2 \times 6 = 12\) electrons. The negative charge adds one more electron, giving us a total of \(5 + 12 + 1 = 18\) valence electrons. - **Structure**: The structure is \(N\) with one double bond to one oxygen and one single bond to the other oxygen. The second oxygen has a lone pair. - **Hybridization**: The nitrogen has 2 bond pairs and 1 lone pair, leading to \(sp^2\) hybridization. The shape is bent, not planar triangular. 5. **Analyze CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)**: - **Valence Electrons**: Carbon has 4 valence electrons, and each oxygen has 6. For two oxygens, we have \(2 \times 6 = 12\) electrons. This gives a total of \(4 + 12 = 16\) valence electrons. - **Structure**: The structure is \(O = C = O\) with two double bonds. - **Hybridization**: The carbon has 2 bond pairs and 0 lone pairs, leading to \(sp\) hybridization. The shape is linear, not planar triangular. ### Conclusion: The only species with a planar triangular shape is **NO3- (Nitrate Ion)**. ### Final Answer: **NO3- (Nitrate Ion)** has a planar triangular shape. ---
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