The $AsF_5$ molecule is trigonal bipyramidal. Which of the following orbitals of $As$ are involved in the hybridization?

  • A
    $d_{z^2}, s, p_x, p_y, p_z$
  • B
    $d_{x^2-y^2}, s, p_x, p_y, p_{z^2}$
  • C
    $s, p_x, p_y, p_z, d_{xz}$
  • D
    None of these

Explore More

Similar Questions

Sulphur trioxide is dissolved in heavy water to form a compound $X$. The hybridisation state of sulphur in $X$ is :

Assuming pure $2s$ and $2p$ orbitals of carbon are used in forming $CH_4$ molecule,which of the following statements is false?

Bond $X$ is formed by the overlap of which type of hybridized orbitals?

Difficult
View Solution

Observe the following reactions. Identify the reaction in which the hybridisation of the underlined atom is changed.

Which compound of sulphur is formed in the second excited state?

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo