Q104 E - Chemistry (OpenStax)

Question

What is the hybridization of iodine in \({\rm{I}}{{\rm{F}}_3}\) and  \({\rm{I}}{{\rm{F}}_5}\)?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The hybridization of Iodine in \(I{F_3}\)is \(s{p^3}d\) and the \(I{F_5}\)is \(s{p^3}{d^2}\) respectively.
 

Step 1:Concept of Hybridization

Hybridization is defined as an idea of mixing two atomic orbitals to give rise to a new type of hybridized orbitals which are comparable in energy.

Step 2: The Hybridization of iodine in \(I{F_3}\) .

                 The \(I{F_3}\) is \(s{p^3}d\) hybridized.            

               

Step 2: The Hybridization of iodine in \(I{F_5}\) .

The hybridization of \(I{F_5}\) is \(s{p^3}{d^2}\).