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Question

Which of the following statements is true for IO2F2?

A
The lone pairs are located in the equatorial positions
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B
It is sp3d hybridised and is T-shaped
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C
Its structure is analogous to SF4
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D
Both (A) and (C)
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Solution

The correct option is D Both (A) and (C)
Steric Number (SN) for the central atom
= Number of bonded atoms + number of lone pairs

So, SN =4+1=5
IO2F2 ion is sp3d hybridized.

Due to the presence of a lone pair at one of the equatorial positions, the shape is see-saw.




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