Question

Compound formed by $s{p}^{3}d$-hybridization will have which of the following structure ?

• A. Trigonal bipyramidal
• B. T-shaped
• C. Linear
• D. Either of these depending on the number of lone pair of electrons on central atom

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Either of these depending on the number of lone pair of electrons on central atom

$s{p}^{3}d$ hybridization has the following structures:-
1)Trigonal Bipyramidal- No lone pair of electrons on central atom
2)See-Saw- 1 lone pair of electron.
3)T-shaped- 2 lone pair of electrons.
4)Linear- 3 lone pair of electrons.
Hence option D is the right answer.