Question

Define Hybridisation. State the hybridization & the shape of PCls and BeF2​

Answer 1

Explanation:

These two orbitals (2s and 2p) get hybridised to form two sp hybrid orbitals. These two sp hybrid orbitals are oriented in a linear arrangement. Each of these overlaps with 2p-orbitals of fluorine to form two Be-F bonds. Thus, BeF2 is linear and bond angle is 180o.