Question

Shape and hybridization of $I{F}_5$ respectively are _________.

• A. trigonal bipyramidal, $s{p}^{3}d$
• B. see-saw, $s{p}^{3}d$
• C. square pyramidal, $s{p}^3{d}^2$
• D. pentagonal pyramidal, $s{p}^3{d}^3$

Answer 1

The correct option is C square pyramidal, $s{p}^3{d}^2$

Shape: Square pyramidal

Hybridization: $s{p}^3{d}^2$

Hence option C is correct.