Question

The shape and hybridization of SF₂Cl2 respectively are​

Answer 1

, sp

3

H=

2

1

[V+M−C+A]

where,

H= Number of orbitals involved in hybridization.

V=Valence electrons of the central atom.

M- Number of monovalent atoms linked to the central atom.

C= Charge of a cation.

A= Charge of the anion.

Consider the hybridization and shape of the options:

A) ICl

2

−

H=

2

1

[7+2+1]=5.

⇒sp

3

d hybridized state.

Linear in shape

B) ClO

4

−

H=

2

1

[7+1]=4.

⇒sp

3

hybridized state.

Tetrahedral in shape.