Which of the following species, is planar? | Chemistry | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Which of the following species, is planar?

A

$CO_{3}^{2-}$

B

$N{{H}_{3}}$

C

$PC{{l}_{3}}$

D

None of these

Answer

$CO_{3}^{2-}$

Explanation

Solution

$N{{H}_{3}}$ has pyramidal geometry and $PC{{l}_{3}}$ also has pyramidal geometry. While $CO_{3}^{2-}$ ion is trigonal planar.