Question

The geometry around the central atom in $Cl{F}_4^{+}$ is

• A. square planar
• B. square pyramidal
• C. octahedral
• D. trigonal bipyramidal

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$Cl{F}_4^{+}\Rightarrow s{p}^{3}d$ hybridisation $(4$ bond pair electrons and 1 lone pair electrons) Hence, shape is square pyramidal.