NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
When BCl₃ is treated with water, it hydrolyses and forms [B(OH)₄]⁻ only, whereas AlCl₃ in acidified aqueous solution forms [Al(H₂O)₆]³⁺ ion. Explain what is the hybridisation of boron and aluminium in these species?
Options
- ABoron - sp 3 hybridization, Aluminium - sp³d 2 hybridization
- BBoron - sp² hybridization, Aluminium - sp² hybridization
- CBoron - sp³ hybridization, Aluminium - sp² hybridization
- DBoron - sp³ hybridization, Aluminium - sp³ hybridization
Correct answer
A. Boron - sp 3 hybridization, Aluminium - sp³d 2 hybridization
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Boron - sp 3 hybridization, Aluminium - sp³d 2 hybridization