Question

In which of the following molecule all the bonds are not equal? *
XeF₄
CH₄
PCl₅
BeF₂

Answer 1

ANSWER

BF

3

shows trigonal symmetric structure due to sp

2

hybridization.

(Image 1)

AlF

3

shows trigonal symmetric structure due to sp

2

hybridization.

(Image 2)

NF

3

shows pyramidal geometry, having equal bonds due to sp

3

ClF

3

shows trigonal bi-pyramidal due to dsp

3

hybridization, in which all bonds are not equal.

(Image 4)

Hence, ClF

3

is the molecule whose bonds are not equal.