Hybridization of the central atoms in I₃ ⁻, ClF₃ and SF₄, respectively, are · ABC26IN0563

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding · Topic: Chemical Bonding – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

Hybridization of the central atoms in $\mathrm{I}_{3}{ }^{-}, \mathrm{ClF}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{SF}_{4}$, respectively, are

(a)$\mathrm{sp}^{3} \mathrm{d}, \mathrm{sp}^{2}$ and $\mathrm{dsp}^{2}$

(b)$\mathrm{sp}, \mathrm{sp}^{2}$ and $\mathrm{sp}^{3} \mathrm{d}$

(c)$\mathrm{sp}, \mathrm{sp}^{3} \mathrm{d}$ and $\mathrm{dsp}^{2}$

(d)$\mathrm{sp}^{3} \mathrm{d}, \mathrm{sp}^{3} \mathrm{d}$ and $\mathrm{sp}^{3} \mathrm{d}$

Answer

Answer: D ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

I₃⁻, ClF₃ and SF₄ all have five electron pairs on the centre — sp³d (d).

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