Question

What is the hybridization of interhalogen compounds of the type $X{X}_3^{\prime }$ (Bent T-shaped)?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C $s{p}^{3}d$

The structure of all interhalogen compounds of the type $X{X}_3^{\prime }$ involves $s{p}^{3}d$ hybridization of the central atom $X$ and hence they have trigonal bipyramidal geometries or T-shaped molecules. for example $Br{F}_3.$