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Published on: August 13, 2026
The correct statement among the following is :
A
is planar and less basic than 
B
is pyramidal and more basic than 
C
is pyramidal and less basic than 
.
D
is planar and more basic than 
.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Due to backbonding of lone pair electrons of nitrogen into vacant 
-orbitals of 
, trisilylamine 
is planar. In trimethylamine 
there is no backbonding and hence it is more basic.
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