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The d-orbital’s which are not involved in hybridization of central atom in ICl4-?

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a

dz2,dx2-y2

b

dx2-y2 ;dxy;dyz;dxz

c

dz2;dxy;dyz;dxz

d

dxy, dxz, dyz

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

ICl4-

Electron pairs =7+4-0+12=6 ;

 

Bond pairs = 4;Lone pairs = 6-4 = 2

ICl4-  has sp3d2 hybridisation with square planar shape;

The d-orbitals involved in hybridization are dx2-y2 and dz2

 

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The d-orbital’s which are not involved in hybridization of central atom in ICl4-?