Question

Give the hybridization of the metalloid and the molecular geometry for each of the following compounds or ions.

a) sp3, linear
b) sp3d, trigonal bipyramidal
c) sp3d2, octahedral
d) sp2, bent

Answer 1

The hybridization of the metalloid and the molecular geometry for each of the compounds or ions are provided.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer a

B is sp³ hybridized; F is also sp³ hybridized so it can accommodate one B-F bond and three lone pairs. The molecular geometry is tetrahedral.

Answer b

Each N atom is sp³ hybridized and uses one sp³ hybrid orbital to form the N-N bond, two to form N-H bonds, and one to accommodate a lone pair. The molecular geometry about each N is trigonal pyramidal.