Question
Chemistry Question on The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory
The correct order of hybridisation of the central atom in the following species NH3, [PtCl4]2− , PCl5, and BCl3 is
A
dsp2, dsp3, sp2 and sp3
B
sp3, dsp2, sp3d and sp2
C
dsp2, sp2, sp3 and dsp3
D
dsp2, sp3, sp2 and dsp3
Answer
sp3, dsp2, sp3d and sp2
Explanation
Solution
NH3=sp3,[PtCl4]2− =dsp2,PCl5=sp3d,BCl3=sp2