Multiple choice

Which among the following molecule/molecular ions possess(es) sp3d hybridisation and seasaw geometry?

  1. SF4
  2. XeO2F2
  3. XeOF2
  4. XeO3F2

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 3 and 4

  5. Only 4

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B Correct answer
Explanation

SF4 and XeO2F2 have sp3d hybridisation and one lone pair of electrons with seasaw geometry. XeOF2 has sp3d hybridisation and two lone pair of electrons with T-shaped geometry. XeO3F2 has sp3d hybridisation and zero lone pair of electrons with trigonal bipyramidal geometry.