What Is the Hybridization of the as Atom in the AsF₅

question 96

Multiple Choice

What is the hybridization of the As atom in the AsF₅ molecule

• A) sp
• B) sp²
• C) sp³
• D) sp³d
• E) sp³d²

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Definitions:

External Auditory Canal

The passage leading from the outer ear to the eardrum, transmitting sound waves to the eardrum.

Eardrum

A delicate film that divides the outer from the middle ear, moving in reaction to sound waves.

Sound Waves

Sonic oscillations transmitted through the air or other mediums, detectable upon reaching the ears of people or animals.

Carotid Canal

A passage in the temporal bone of the skull through which the internal carotid artery enters the cranial cavity to supply blood to the brain.