JEE Main202229 Jul 2022Morning ShiftChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
Which of the following pair of molecules contain odd electron molecule and an expanded octet molecule?
Options
- ABCl 3 and SF 6
- BNO and H 2 SO 4
- CSF 6 and H 2 SO 4
- DBCl 3 and NO
Correct answer
B. NO and H 2 SO 4
Step-by-step solution
An odd electron bond means there is an odd number of the electron in the overall molecule. Or we can say that the molecule has unpaired electrons. So, in NO , the valence electrons in nitrogen are 5 , and valence electrons in oxygen are 6 . So, by adding we get, 6 + 5 = 11 In sulfuric acid ( H 2 SO 4 ) , each oxygen has a full octet (eight valence electrons), whereas sulfur has an expanded octet (twelve valence electrons). (A) BCl 3 → Even Electron molecule SF 6 → Expanded octet molecule (B) NO →