Determine the types of hybridization possible for atoms in the following environ

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Determine the types of hybridization possible for atoms in the following environments: A. Square planar, such as PtCl4 2-. B. PCl5, which is trigonal bi pyramidal B-2. What type of hybrids can be used in bonding to the axial chlorine atoms? To the equatorial chlorine atoms? B-3. Considering your answer to b-2, explain the experimental observation that the axial P-Cl (219 pm) are longer than the equatorial bonds (204 pm). Determine the types of hybridization possible for atoms in the following environments: A. Square planar, such as PtCl4 2-. B. PCl5, which is trigonal bi pyramidal B-2. What type of hybrids can be used in bonding to the axial chlorine atoms? To the equatorial chlorine atoms? B-3. Considering your answer to b-2, explain the experimental observation that the axial P-Cl (219 pm) are longer than the equatorial bonds (204 pm). A. Square planar, such as PtCl4 2-. B. PCl5, which is trigonal bi pyramidal B-2. What type of hybrids can be used in bonding to the axial chlorine atoms? To the equatorial chlorine atoms? B-3. Considering your answer to b-2, explain the experimental observation that the axial P-Cl (219 pm) are longer than the equatorial bonds (204 pm).

Explanation / Answer

a) dsp2 hybridisation

b) sp3d hybridisation

b2) sp2 and dp hybridis

b3) axial P-Cl (219 pm) are longer than the equatorial bonds (204 pm) due to the more diffuse d orbital hybridised in the axial direction where as less diffuse s orbital is hybridised along the equitorial positions

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