Question

All the four sigma bonds in perchlorate ion are

• A. $s{p}^3-s{p}^3$ bond
• B. $s{p}^3-p$ bond
• C. $s{p}^3-s{p}^2$ bond
• D. $s{p}^2-p$ bond

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

In perchlorate ion, $Cl$ is $s{p}^3$ hybridised therefore, all the four sigma bonds are $s{p}^3-n$ bond.