JEE Main2014ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
Which one of the following does not have a pyramidal shape?
Options
- A( CH ₃ )₃ ~N
- B( SiH ₃ )₃ ~N
- CP ( CH ₃ )₃
- DP ( SiH ₃ )₃
Correct answer
B. ( SiH ₃ )₃ ~N
Step-by-step solution
In case of N ( SiH ₃ )₃ ~N atom is s p^2 hybridised, the lone pair is present in 2 p orbital and it is transferred to empty d orbital of Si forming d -p bond. Hence nitrogen with s p^2 hybridization has trigonal planar shape.