Q.

Statement 1: BrF5 and SF6 both have same hybridization.
Statement 2: BrF5 is square pyramidal, while SF6 molecule is octahedral.

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a

Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.

b

Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct.

c

Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

d

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

 The difference in the shapes of BrF5 and SF6 can be explained on the basis of VSEPR theory.

SF6(SP3d2 hybridization) —  6 bond pairs  —  Octahedral geometry.

BrF5 (SP3d2 hybridization) — 5 bond pairs and 1 lone pair — square pyramidal.

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