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The species which has pyramidal shape is

A

`PCI_(3)`

B

`SO_(3)`

C

`CO_(3)^(2-)`

D

`NO_(3)^(Θ)`

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To determine which species has a pyramidal shape, we will analyze the given options: PCl3, SO3, CO3^2-, and NO3^-. We will use the concept of hybridization and the presence of bond pairs and lone pairs of electrons. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Pyramidal Shape**: - A pyramidal shape typically corresponds to a molecule that has sp³ hybridization, which consists of three bond pairs and one lone pair of electrons. 2. **Analyzing PCl3**: - **Valence Electrons**: Phosphorus (P) has 5 valence electrons. Chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons, and there are 3 Cl atoms. - **Hybridization Calculation**: \[ \text{Hybridization} = \frac{1}{2} \left( \text{Valence electrons of P} + \text{Number of monovalent atoms} - \text{Cationic charge} + \text{Anionic charge} \right) \] \[ = \frac{1}{2} \left( 5 + 3 - 0 + 0 \right) = \frac{8}{2} = 4 \] - **Hybridization Type**: Since the hybridization is 4, it corresponds to sp³. - **Bond Pairs and Lone Pairs**: Phosphorus forms 3 bonds with Cl and has 1 lone pair. Therefore, PCl3 has a pyramidal shape. 3. **Analyzing SO3**: - **Valence Electrons**: Sulfur (S) has 6 valence electrons, and there are 3 oxygen (O) atoms. - **Hybridization Calculation**: \[ = \frac{1}{2} \left( 6 + 0 - 0 + 0 \right) = \frac{6}{2} = 3 \] - **Hybridization Type**: This corresponds to sp² hybridization. - **Shape**: SO3 has a trigonal planar shape. 4. **Analyzing CO3^2-**: - **Valence Electrons**: Carbon (C) has 4 valence electrons, and there are 3 oxygen atoms. - **Hybridization Calculation**: \[ = \frac{1}{2} \left( 4 + 0 - 0 - 2 \right) = \frac{2}{2} = 1 \] - **Hybridization Type**: This corresponds to sp² hybridization. - **Shape**: CO3^2- also has a trigonal planar shape. 5. **Analyzing NO3^-**: - **Valence Electrons**: Nitrogen (N) has 5 valence electrons, and there are 3 oxygen atoms. - **Hybridization Calculation**: \[ = \frac{1}{2} \left( 5 + 0 - 0 + 1 \right) = \frac{6}{2} = 3 \] - **Hybridization Type**: This corresponds to sp² hybridization. - **Shape**: NO3^- also has a trigonal planar shape. 6. **Conclusion**: - Among the given species, only PCl3 has a pyramidal shape due to its sp³ hybridization, which includes 3 bond pairs and 1 lone pair. ### Final Answer: The species which has a pyramidal shape is **PCl3**.

To determine which species has a pyramidal shape, we will analyze the given options: PCl3, SO3, CO3^2-, and NO3^-. We will use the concept of hybridization and the presence of bond pairs and lone pairs of electrons. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Pyramidal Shape**: - A pyramidal shape typically corresponds to a molecule that has sp³ hybridization, which consists of three bond pairs and one lone pair of electrons. 2. **Analyzing PCl3**: ...
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