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What is the hybridization of interhalogen compounds of the type XX’5(Square pyramidal)?(a) sp^3d^2(b) sp^2d^2(c) sp^4d^3(d) sp^3d^3This question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.The question is from P-Block Elements topic in section P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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The CORRECT option is (a) sp^3d^2

The EXPLANATION is: The structure of all interhalogen compounds of the type XX’5 involves sp^3d^2 hybridization of the central halogen atom X and hence have octahedral (also called SQUARE pyramidal) geometry and with one position occupied by a LONE pair.



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