Question

8. The hybridization states of the central atoms of the
ions 13, ICI, and Ici, are respectively
(1) sp?, dsp?, sp
(2) sp d, sp?d? and spåd
(3) spd, spºd, dsp
(4) sp, sp, dsp?​

Answer 1

Answer:

I

3

−

is a AB

2

E

3

type molecule where A is central atom, B is bond pair and E is electron pair. This type of molecule according to VSEPR theory shows

Electronic Structure: AB

2

E

3

Electronic Geometry: trigonal bipyramidal

Hybridization at central atom: sp

3

d

ICl

4

−

is AB

4

E

2

molecule and it shows

Electronic Structure: AB

4

E

2

Electronic Geometry: Octahedral

Hybridization at central atom: sp

3

d

2

ICl

2

−

is AB

2

E

3

and it shows

Electronic Structure: AB

2

E

3

Electronic Geometry: Trigonal bipyramidal

Hybridization at central atom: sp

3

d