Question

The hybridization of $P$ exhibited in $P{F}_5$ is $s{p}^x{d}^y$. The value of $y$ is _____

Answer 1

Answer: 1

$P{F}_5\Rightarrow s{p}^{3}d$ hybridisation
($5$ sigma bonds, zero lone pair on central atom)
Value of $y=1$