Question

In a molecule in which the central atom exhibits sp3d2 hybrid orbitals, the electron pairs are directed toward the corners of...

(A) a tetrahedron
(B) a square-based pyramid
(C) a trigonal bipyramid
(D) a square
(E) an octahedron"

Answer 1

The electron pairs in a molecule with sp3d2 hybrid orbitals are directed towards the corners of an octahedron

Step-by-step explanation:

The molecule in which the central atom exhibits sp3d2 hybrid orbitals is an octahedron (E). In an octahedral geometry, there are six regions of electron density (three lone pairs and three bonding pairs) directed towards the corners of an octahedron.