Which of the following does NOT belong to AB₃ molecule type?
Correct answer: A. MgCl₂
- A. MgCl₂
- B. SO₂
- C. SnCl₂
- D. NH₃
Explanation
Out of the given options, MgCl2 has an AB2 type molecule shape. It is a linear molecule.SO2 and SnCl2 have two bond pairs and one lone pair. They are of AB2E type.NH3 belongs to the AB3E type. It has three bond pairs and one lone pair.Although none of these is truly AB3 type molecules, MgCl2 is the most appropriate answer as it has only two bond pairs and no lone pairs.
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