Draw the Lewis Structure for BrF₅

question 173

Multiple Choice

Draw the Lewis structure for BrF₅. What is the hybridization on the Br atom?

• A) sp^3d2
• B) sp^3d
• C) sp³
• D) sp²
• E) sp

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