The hybridization of P exhibited in PF5 is spxdy. The value of y is __________.
Answer (integer)
1
Solution
$\mathrm{PF}_5 \Rightarrow \mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}$ hybridisation
<br/><br/>(5 sigma bonds, zero lone pair on central atom)
<br/><br/>Value of $y=1$
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Topic: Ionic and Covalent Bonding
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