MCQ
Choose the correct statement regarding $SeOCl_2$ molecule
  • A
    It does not contain plane of symmetry
  • B
    $'Cl - \widehat{Se} - Cl'$ bond angle is greater than $'Cl - \widehat{Se} -O'$ bond  angle
  • C
    Lone pair has greater than $33.3\% \,s-$ character
  • Central atom used one $d-$ orbital in bonding

Answer

Correct option: D.
Central atom used one $d-$ orbital in bonding
d
The structure of $SeOCl _2$ is as follows:

Thus is does have plane of symmetry.

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