Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Which of the following two species in the pair are isostructural
A
XeF2, IF^–2
B
NH3, BF3
C
CO^-23 , SO^-23
D
PCl5, ICl5
Answer
XeF2, IF^–2
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(A):XeF2, IF^–2. XeF2 and IF2^- are isostructural because they both have a linear molecular geometry.