How Many of the Following Molecules Have Sp³d² Hybridization on the Central

question 55

Multiple Choice

How many of the following molecules have sp³d² hybridization on the central atom?
Se Cl₆ Xe Cl₄ IF₅ As Cl₅

• A) 1
• B) 3
• C) 0
• D) 2
• E) 4

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