MHT CET202015 Oct 2020Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
How many lone pair of electrons are present on chlorine atom in hypochlorous acid?
Options
- A1
- B3
- C2
- D4
Correct answer
B. 3
Step-by-step solution
Structure of HCIO : In this chlorine atom is sp ³ hybridised. Outer electronic configuration of Cl in ClO ⁻ after sp ³ hybridisation. Shape is tetra hedral with 3 lone pairs (or) linear. No - bonds.