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InSF4,S  atom has  dspx hybridization. What is the value of x?

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answer is 3.

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Detailed Solution

Valence shell of electrons of 'S' = 6(3s23p4)

Number of bond pairs (BP) =4

Number of lone pairs(LP)=12(6-4) =1

Hybridization of 'S' in sp3d (4 B.P +1 L.P)

Total pairs =5

So, the value of x =3 spxd

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