Q.

Which of the following statement is true for IO2F2?

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a

(a) and (c) both

b

Its structure is analogous to SF4

c

If it has sp3d hybridization and is T-shaped

d

The electrons are located at the corners of a trigonal bipyramidal, but one of the equatorial pairs is unshared.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Statement D is true for IO2F2. The electrons are located at the corners of a trigonal bipyramidal, but one of the equatorial pairs is unshared.

Its structure is analogous to SF4.

Both SF4 and IO2F2 has See-saw shape.

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     See-saw shape

 

 

Hence, the option D is correct.

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