The correct non-linear and iso-structural pair is · ABC26IN0941

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding · Topic: Chemical Bonding – General · Exam: CSIR NET JUNE 2014 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The correct non-linear and iso-structural pair is

(a)$\mathrm{SCl}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{I}_{3}^{-}$

(b)$\mathrm{SCl}_{2}$, and $\mathrm{I}_{3}^{+}$

(c)$\mathrm{SCl}_{2}$, and $\mathrm{ClF}_{2}^{-}$

(d)$\mathrm{I}_{3}^{+}$and $\mathrm{ClF}_{2}$

Answer

Answer: B ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

SCl₂ and I₃⁺ are both AX₂E₂, i.e. bent. I₃⁻ and ClF₂⁻ are linear (b).

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