Consider, PF5,BrF5,PCl3,SF6,[ICl4]−,ClF3 and IF5.
Amongst the above molecule(s)/ion(s), the number of molecule(s)/ion(s) having sp3d2 hybridisation is ______.
Answer: 4
Solution
To determine sp3d2 hybridization, count the total number of electron pairs (bonding + lone pairs) around the central atom. sp3d2 corresponds to 6 electron pairs.