What is the hybridization of the central atom in BrF3?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the hybridization of the central atom in the molecule BrF3 (Bromine trifluoride). To determine the hybridization, we need to analyze the molecular geometry and the number of bonding and non-bonding electron pairs around the central atom (bromine).
Answer
sp³d
The hybridization of the central atom in BrF3 is sp³d.
Answer for screen readers
The hybridization of the central atom in BrF3 is sp³d.
More Information
BrF3 has a T-shaped molecular geometry due to the sp³d hybridization and the presence of 2 lone pairs on the central Bromine atom.
Tips
A common mistake is not accounting for the lone pairs when determining the steric number and hybridization.
Sources
- Hybridization of BrF3 (Bromine Trifluoride) - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Understanding the Hybridization of Bromine Trifluoride (BrF3) - testbook.com
- Hybridization of BrF3 (Bromine Trifluoride) - YouTube - youtube.com
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