MCQ
Among the following ions, the $\text{p}\pi−\text{d}\pi$ overlap could be present in:
  • A
    $\text{NO}_3^−​$
  • B
    $\text{PO}_4^{3−}$
  • C
    $\text{CO}_3^{2−}$
  • D
    $\text{NO}_2^−​$

Answer

  1. $\text{PO}_4^{3−}$

Explanation:

In $\text{NO}_3^−​$​, $\text{CO}_3^{2−}$, $\text{NO}_2^−​$​ only p−p orbitals are involved in bonding.

In $\text{PO}_4^{3−}$​, 3d orbitals of phosphorus are also involved in bonding.

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