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What is the shape of the molecules which have sp3d hybridization?


A

Tetrahedral

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Trigonal Planar

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Square bipyramidal

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D

Trigonal bipyramidal

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Solution

The correct option is D

Trigonal bipyramidal


We know that

1s + 1p 2 sp hybrid orbitals

1s + 2p 3 sp2 hybrid orbitals

1s + 3p 4 sp3 hybrid orbitals

1s + 1p + 1d 5 sp3d hybrid orbitals

So, we have to arrange 5 sp3d hybrid orbitals around the central atom, such that the molecule experiences least electrostatic repulsion.

It comes out to be Trigonal Bipyramidal


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