Q.

Which of the following is sp3d hybridized as well as as trigonal bipyramidal geometry? 

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a

PCl5

b

ClF3

c

XeF2

d

SF4

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Phosphorus contains 5 electrons of valence. Therefore, PCl5 molecules have sp3d hybridization and therefore a trigonal bipyramidal structure, 1 electron each is shared by chlorine atom.

PCl5 is sp3d as well as TBP geometry.

Hence, the correct option is B.

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