Question

Find the hybridisation and geometry in 

(i) CIF₃ 

(ii) SF₄

Answer 1

(i) CIF₃ = 7+ 3× 7 

\( =\frac{28}{5} =[3 + \frac{4}{2} =5]\)

= 5 (sp³d hybridisation) 

Geometry = T-shaped. 

(ii) SF₁ = 6 + 4 × 7 

\( = \frac{34}{8} = [4 + \frac{2}{2} = 1]\)

5 (sp³ d hybridisation)