Question
Chemistry Question on Hybridisation
Which one of the following reactions involves change from sp2 to sp3 hybridisation of the central atom?
A
CH4 + 2CI2 -> CH2CI2 + 2HCI
B
NH3 + H+ -> NH4+
C
AICI3 + CI- -> AICI4-
D
H20 + H+ -> H3O+
E
PCI3 + CI2 -> PCI5
Answer
AICI3 + CI- -> AICI4-
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C) : AICI3 + CI- -> AICI4-