The Hybridizations of Bromine in BrF₅ and of Arsenic in AsF₅

question 168

Multiple Choice

The hybridizations of bromine in BrF₅ and of arsenic in AsF₅ are ________ and ________,respectively.

• A)sp³, sp³d
• B)sp³d, sp³d²
• C)sp³d, sp³
• D)sp³d², sp³d
• E)sp³d², sp³d²

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