Identify the hybridization of the central atoms?

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Identify the hybridization of the central atoms?

identify the hybridization of the central atom for both

TeCl4 and BrO3-

2007-03-07 04:57:47 · 2 answers · asked by garture 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

2 answers

Te- sp3d
Br- sp3

2007-03-07 07:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by Sportsnut 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Draw the diagrams of 1 x s, 3 x p and 5 x d orbitals, and put the right number of electrons in. Then promote until you have as many unpaired electrons as bonds that you need to make.

sp2d and sp2d2 are the answers.

2007-03-07 05:26:11 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋