Question

The geometry of the hybrid orbitals about a central atom with sp3d hybridization is:________

Answer 1

For sp3d hybridized central atoms, the only possible molecular geometry is trigonal bipyramidal.

Hybridisation (or hybridization) is a process of mathematically combining two or more atomic orbitals from the same atom to form an entirely new orbital different from its components and hence being called as a hybrid orbital.

In this case, if all the bonds are in place, the shape is also trigonal bipyramidal.

In chemistry, a trigonal bipyramid formation is a molecular geometry with one atom at the center and 5 more atoms at the corners of a triangular bipyramid.

Bond angle(s): 90°, 120°

Coordination number: 5

Point group: D3h

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