Question

Which hybridization scheme occurs about phosphorus when phosphorus forms a double bond?

Answer 1

Phosphorus exhibits 5 electrons, 1 bond is double bond, and for that two electrons are needed. Another three electrons can produce three bonds.

Therefore, the total numbers of bonds formed will be 4, that is, 3 single bond and 1 double bond. Hence, the hybridization will be SP₃.

Answer 2

Phosphorous has 5 electron
1 bond is double bond. 2 electrons are requred for it

Another 3 electrons can form 3 bonds

SO total number of bonds formed = 4 (3 single bond + 1 doble bond)

Hence hybridization will be SP3

Answer is sp3