Among the following species, identify the isostructural pairs NF3, NO3^-, BF3, H3 O^+, HN3 (a) [

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Among the following species, identify the isostructural...

Among the following species, identify the isostructural pairs $\mathrm{NF}_{3}, \mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}, \mathrm{BF}_{3}, \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{+}, \mathrm{HN}_{3}$ (a) $\left[\mathrm{NF}_{3}, \mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}\right]$and $\left[\mathrm{BF}_{3}, \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{+}\right]$ (b) $\left[\mathrm{NF}_{3}, \mathrm{HN}_{3}\right]$ and $\left[\mathrm{NO}_{3}-\mathrm{BF}_{3}\right]$ (c) $\left[\mathrm{NF}_{3}, \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{+}\right]$and $\left[\mathrm{NO}_{3}-\mathrm{BF}_{3}\right]$ (d) $\left[\mathrm{NF}_{3}, \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{+}\right]$and $\left[\mathrm{HN}_{3}, \mathrm{BF}_{3}\right]$

Among the following species, identify the isostructural pairs $\mathrm{NF}_{3}, \mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}, \mathrm{BF}_{3}, \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{+}, \mathrm{HN}_{3}$
(a) $\left[\mathrm{NF}_{3}, \mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}\right]$and $\left[\mathrm{BF}_{3}, \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{+}\right]$
(b) $\left[\mathrm{NF}_{3}, \mathrm{HN}_{3}\right]$ and $\left[\mathrm{NO}_{3}-\mathrm{BF}_{3}\right]$
(c) $\left[\mathrm{NF}_{3}, \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{+}\right]$and $\left[\mathrm{NO}_{3}-\mathrm{BF}_{3}\right]$
(d) $\left[\mathrm{NF}_{3}, \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{+}\right]$and $\left[\mathrm{HN}_{3}, \mathrm{BF}_{3}\right]$

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Key Concepts

Trigonal Pyramidal Geometry

Trigonal pyramidal geometry is characterized by three bonds and one lone pair around a central atom, creating a three-dimensional, pyramid-like shape. Species such as NF3 and H3O? exemplify this geometry, making them isostructural with each other.

Trigonal Planar Geometry

Trigonal planar geometry occurs when three substituents are arranged symmetrically around a central atom with 120° bond angles, resulting in a flat, planar structure. This is observed in species like BF3 and NO3?, where there is no lone pair altering the shape.

VSEPR Theory

This theory predicts molecular geometry based on the repulsion between electron pairs (bonding and lone pairs) around a central atom. It is essential for determining the shapes of molecules, such as trigonal planar and trigonal pyramidal geometries, which are key to identifying isostructural species.

Isostructural Species

Isostructural species are molecules or ions that share the same molecular geometry and arrangement of atoms, despite differences in their compositions. This concept is crucial when comparing species like NF3 with H3O? (both trigonal pyramidal) and BF3 with NO3? (both trigonal planar).

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