Question

$s{p}^{3}d$ hybridization results in :

• A. a square planar molecule
• B. an octahedron molecule
• C. a trigonal bipyramidal molecule
• D. a tetrahedron molecule

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$s{p}^3$ hybridisation	Tetrahedron molecule
$ds{p}^2$ hybridisation	Square planar molecule
$s{p}^{3}d$ hybridisation	Trigonal bipyramidal molecule
$s{p}^3{d}^2$ or $d^{2}s{p}^3$ hybridisation	Octahedron molecule