Which of the following statement is correct regarding TeCl4 molecule ?

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Given molecule has sp3d hybridization with trigonal bipyramidal shape

All chlorine atoms of the molecule occupy equatorial positions and dz2, dx2-y2 orbitals involved in hybridization

Two chlorine atoms occupy equatorial position and remaining two chlorine atoms occupy axial position, with the involvement of dx2-y2 orbital in hybridization

Lone pair occupies equatorial position and dz2 orbital involved in hybridization

answer is D.

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In Sp3d hybridization,dz2 orital involves in hybridisation.→ 2-Cl atoms occupy equatorial position & 2-Cl atoms occupy axial position with involves ment of dz2 ortial in hybridization.→ If one L.P is present in sp3d hybridization that one lone pair occupies at equatorial position.

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