Chapter 4, Problem 6RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The Hybridization required for central atoms exhibiting trigonal bipyramidal geometry and octahedral geometry is to be stated. The bonding of ${\text{PF}}_{\text{5}},{\text{SF}}_{\text{4}}\text{,}{\text{SF}}_{\text{6}}\text{and}{\text{IF}}_5$ are to be described by using localized electron model.

Concept introduction: Hybridization is a theoretical phenomenon which is based upon the concept of the mixing of the atomic orbitals. Central atom in a molecule is a atom which has attached maximum number of atoms around it.

Localized electron models are the Lewis structures in which the central atom and the atoms surrounded it are represented in a electron dot diagram.

To determine: The Hybridization required for central atoms exhibiting trigonal bipyramidal geometry and octahedral geometry and the bonding of ${\text{PF}}_{\text{5}},{\text{SF}}_{\text{4}}\text{,}{\text{SF}}_{\text{6}}\text{and}{\text{IF}}_5$ by using localized electron model