Question

is there a molecule with sp2 hybridization with 1 lone pair and 2 bond pairs? If there , please tell an example.

Answer 1

Answer- The above question is from the chapter 'Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure'.

Given question: Is there a molecule with sp₂ hybridization with 1 lone pair and 2 bond pairs? If there , please tell an example.

Answer: Yes, there is a molecule with sp² hybridisation with 1 lone pair and 2 bond pairs.

Example: SnCl₂ (Stannous Chloride)

Sn valence e⁻ = 4

Cl valence e⁻ = 7

4 + (7×2) = 4 + 14 = 18

18 ÷ 8 = 2 bond pairs + 2 electrons

⇒ 2 bond pairs + 1 lone pair

$\boxed{3} \implies$ sp² hybridisation

⇒ SnCl₂ has Bent/Angular/V- shape.

(For diagram, see the attachment.)