Question

The hybridization of central atom $IC{l}_2^{+}$ is :

• A. $s{p}^3$
• B. $s{p}^2$
• C. $sp$
• D. $ds{p}^2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$s{p}^3$

$H=\frac{1}{2}[V+X-C]=\frac{1}{2}[7+2-1]=4$

• V = number of valence electrons in central atom
• X = number of monovalent atoms around the central atom
• C = positive charge on cation

$\therefore$ Hybridization of I in $IC{l}_2^{+}$ is $s{p}^3$