Question

Which of the following statements is true for an
ion having sp³ hybridisation?
(a) all bonds are ionic
(b) H-bonds are situated at the corners of a
square
(c) all bonds are co-ordinate covalent
(d) H-atoms are situated at the corners of
tetrahedron

Answer 1

Answer:

option B

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Answer 2

If speaking of SP3 hybridisation, you have to keep in mind that the hydrogen bonds are always situated at the corners of the squares.

Explanation:

When looking at the bond formation in sp3 hybridisation, you have to keep in mind that:-

• The orbital that are hybrid, appear  very much distorted. The distortion can be seen in the p orbital which reflect the unequal lobes.

• The hybrids also point at the corners which is at the tetrahedron formation.

In Methane, one carbon is attached to the four hydrogen atoms at the corner. Similarly in ethane, two of the carbon atoms are having I hydrogen atom each arranged at the corners.

So the correct answer is option ‘B; as H-bonds are situated at the corners of a square.