Choose the selection which correctly identifies the sets of hybrid orbitals used

Question

Choose the selection which correctly identifies the sets of hybrid orbitals used by central atoms to form bonds in both of the molecules and/or ions whose formulas are given below: IF4- and BCl4- a) The central atom of IF4- uses sp3d2 hybridization and the central atom of BCl4- uses sp3d hybridization. b) The central atom of IF4- uses sp3d2 hybridization and the central atom of BCl4- uses sp3d2 hybridization. c) The central atom of IF4- uses sp3d2 hybridization and the central atom of BCl4- uses sp3 hybridization. d) The central atom of IF4- uses sp3 hybridization and the central atom of BCl4- uses sp3d hybridization. e) The central atom of IF4- uses sp3d hybridization and the central atom of BCl4- uses sp3 hybridization.

Explanation / Answer

a) The central atom of IF4- uses sp3d2 hybridization and the central atom of BCl4- uses sp3d hybridization.

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