The species having pyramidal shape is
Q1 FREE PREVIEW
The species having pyramidal shape is
✓ Correct answer: d) (d)
ExplanationStep 1: Analyze each molecule (A) SO₃ Central atom: S Bonds: 3 S=O double bonds Lone pairs on S: 0 Electron geometry: trigonal planar → Molecular shape: trigonal planar, not pyramidal ❌ (B) BrF₃ Central atom: Br Bonds: 3 Br–F Lone pairs: 2 on Br Electron geometry: trigonal bipyramidal Molecular shape: T-shaped (not pyramidal) ❌ (C) SiO₃²⁻ Central atom: Si Bonds: 3 Si–O Lone pairs: 0 Molecular shape: trigonal planar ❌ (D) OSF₂ Central atom: S Bonds: S=O and 2 S–F Lone pairs on S: 1 Electron geometry: tetrahedral Molecular shape: pyramidal ✅ ✅ Step 2: Conclusion Pyramidal species: OSF₂ Answer: D — OSF₂
Practice more NEET Chemistry PYQs
See every question on Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, or browse the full NEET question bank.
See all questions on Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure →