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In which of the following pairs of molecules/ions, the central atoms have sp2sp^2 hybridisation?

A

NO2\text{NO}_2^- and NH3\text{NH}_3

B

BF3\text{BF}_3 and NO2\text{NO}_2^-

C

NH2\text{NH}_2^- and H2O\text{H}_2\text{O}

D

BF3\text{BF}_3 and NH2\text{NH}_2^-

Step-by-Step Solution

To determine the hybridisation of the central atom, we calculate its steric number (number of σ\sigma bonds + number of lone pairs):

  • NO2\text{NO}_2^-: The central nitrogen atom forms 22 σ\sigma bonds with oxygen atoms (one single and one double bond) and possesses 11 lone pair . The steric number is 2+1=32 + 1 = 3, which corresponds to sp2sp^2 hybridisation.
  • NH3\text{NH}_3: The central nitrogen atom forms 33 σ\sigma bonds with hydrogen atoms and has 11 lone pair . The steric number is 3+1=43 + 1 = 4, which gives sp3sp^3 hybridisation.
  • BF3\text{BF}_3: The central boron atom forms 33 σ\sigma bonds with fluorine atoms and has 00 lone pairs . The steric number is 3+0=33 + 0 = 3, corresponding to sp2sp^2 hybridisation.
  • NH2\text{NH}_2^-: The central nitrogen atom forms 22 σ\sigma bonds with hydrogen atoms and possesses 22 lone pairs (due to the extra electron). The steric number is 2+2=42 + 2 = 4, resulting in sp3sp^3 hybridisation.
  • H2O\text{H}_2\text{O}: The central oxygen atom forms 22 σ\sigma bonds with hydrogen atoms and has 22 lone pairs . The steric number is 2+2=42 + 2 = 4, leading to sp3sp^3 hybridisation.

Therefore, both central atoms in the pair BF3\text{BF}_3 and NO2\text{NO}_2^- exhibit sp2sp^2 hybridisation.

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