Question

The structure and hybridization of $Br{F}_5$ are

• A. Square pyramidal and $s{p}^3{d}^2$ respectively.
• B. Trigonal bipyramidal and $s{p}^{3}d$ respectively.
• C. Trigonal and $s{p}^2$ respectively.
• D. Square bipyramidal and $s{p}^3{d}^2$ respectively.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Square pyramidal and $s{p}^3{d}^2$ respectively.

Frist try and decude the Lewis structure of $Br{F}_5$. You will see that the steric number of the central Bromine atom is = 5 bond pairs + one lone pair = 6. Hence the shape is square pyramidal structure and the hybridisation is $s{p}^3{d}^2$.