Question

The ‘d’- orbital involved in the hybridization in $PC{l}_5$ molecule is

• A. $3d_{x^2-y^2}$
• B. $3d_z^2$
• C. $3dxy$
• D. $4d_{x^2-y^2}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $3d_z^2$

In $l_3$, hybridization of ‘p’ atom is $s{p}^{3}d$
The ‘d’ orbital involved is $d_z$