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Assertion In case of `(CH_(3))_(3)N` geometry is pyramidal but in case of `(SiH_(3))_(3)N` it is planar
Reasoning The maximum covalency of Si is six but that of `C` is four .

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If assertion is true but the reason is false

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If assertion is false but reason is true

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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion

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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reasoning provided. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion The assertion states that in the case of \( (CH_3)_3N \) (trimethylamine), the geometry is pyramidal, while in the case of \( (SiH_3)_3N \) (trihydrosilamine), the geometry is planar. - **For \( (CH_3)_3N \)**: - The nitrogen atom is bonded to three methyl groups and has one lone pair of electrons. - The hybridization of nitrogen in this molecule is \( sp^3 \). - The presence of the lone pair leads to a trigonal pyramidal shape due to the repulsion between the lone pair and the bonding pairs, which pushes the bonding pairs closer together. - **For \( (SiH_3)_3N \)**: - The nitrogen atom is bonded to three silane groups. - Silicon can utilize its empty \( d \)-orbitals for back bonding with nitrogen. - The back bonding allows the molecule to adopt a planar structure because the bonding pairs can spread out more evenly in a planar arrangement. ### Step 2: Analyze the Reasoning The reasoning states that the maximum covalency of silicon is six, while that of carbon is four. - **Maximum Covalency of Silicon**: - Silicon has the ability to expand its octet due to the presence of \( d \)-orbitals, allowing it to form more bonds (up to six). - This is relevant in the case of \( (SiH_3)_3N \) where back bonding occurs. - **Maximum Covalency of Carbon**: - Carbon, on the other hand, does not have \( d \)-orbitals and can only form four bonds (hence a maximum covalency of four). - This is why \( (CH_3)_3N \) cannot exhibit back bonding and remains pyramidal. ### Conclusion Both the assertion and the reasoning are correct, and the reasoning provides a valid explanation for the assertion. ### Final Answer - **Assertion**: True - **Reasoning**: True - **Explanation**: The geometry of \( (CH_3)_3N \) is pyramidal due to the lone pair on nitrogen, while \( (SiH_3)_3N \) is planar due to back bonding facilitated by silicon's ability to expand its covalency. ---

To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reasoning provided. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion The assertion states that in the case of \( (CH_3)_3N \) (trimethylamine), the geometry is pyramidal, while in the case of \( (SiH_3)_3N \) (trihydrosilamine), the geometry is planar. - **For \( (CH_3)_3N \)**: - The nitrogen atom is bonded to three methyl groups and has one lone pair of electrons. - The hybridization of nitrogen in this molecule is \( sp^3 \). ...
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