Question

Write just the shape and hybridization in ${PCl}_5$ and ${SF}_6$ molecule.

Answer 1

• $PC{l}_5$ is $s{p}^{3}d$ hybridised molecule. It has trigonal bipyramidal geometry. In this case, the axial bonds are slightly longer than the equatorial bonds. This is because the axial bonds experience greater repulsion from other bonds than the equatorial bonds.
  
• $S{F}_6$ is the molecule formed by $s{p}^3{d}^2$ hybridization of $S-F$ bond. The geometry and shape of $S{F}_6$ molecule are octahedral.