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Which one of the following pairs is isostructural (i.e., having the same shape and hybridization)?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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1. : Central atom B has 3 valence electrons + 1 (from charge) = 4. It forms 4 bonds with F. Hybridization is , Shape is Tetrahedral.2. : Central atom N has 5 valence electrons - 1 (from charge) = 4. It forms 4 bonds with H. Hybridization is , Shape is Tetrahedral.Since both have the same hybridization and shape, they are isostructural.Other options: (, trigonal planar) vs (Ionic/linear in gas). (, pyramidal) vs (, trigonal planar). (, pyramidal) vs (, trigonal planar).

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Which one of the following pairs is isostructural (i.e., having the same shape and hybridization)?
A
B
C
D

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