JEE Main 2013ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2013Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Question with Solution

JEE Main 2013 (23 Apr Online)

Question

The shape of is :

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Correct answer
ATrigonally distorted octahedron

Step-by-step explanation

The structure of is distorted octahedral This is due to presence of a "weak" lone pair.

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