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Why N(CH(3))(3) is pyramidal but N(SiH(3...

Why `N(CH_(3))_(3)` is pyramidal but `N(SiH_(3))_(3)` is planar ?

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To understand why \( N(CH_3)_3 \) is pyramidal while \( N(SiH_3)_3 \) is planar, we need to analyze the molecular geometry and hybridization of both compounds. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **Step 1: Analyze \( N(CH_3)_3 \)** - **Structure**: The nitrogen atom in \( N(CH_3)_3 \) is bonded to three methyl groups (CH₃) and has one lone pair of electrons. - **Hybridization**: To determine the hybridization, we count the number of lone pairs and bonded pairs: - Lone pairs = 1 ...
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  • (CH_(3))_(3) N is

    A
    Primary amine
    B
    Secondary amine
    C
    Tertiary amine
    D
    Quarternary salt
  • Assertion : (CH_(3))_(3)N geometry is pyramidal but in case (SiH_(3))_(3)N it is planar. Reason :The maximum covalency of Si is six but that of C is four.

    A
    If assertion is true but the reason is false
    B
    If assertion is false but reason is true
    C
    If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion
    D
    If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  • Trisilyamine (SiH_(3))_(3) N is

    A
    trigonal pyramidal and acidic
    B
    trigonal pyramidal and basic
    C
    trigonal pyramidal and neutral
    D
    trigonal planar and weakly basic
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