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Among the following, the CORRECT combinations are
A. \( \mathrm{IF_3} \rightarrow \) T-shaped (\( sp^3d \))
B. \( \mathrm{IF_5} \rightarrow \) Square pyramidal (\( sp^3d^2 \))
C. \( \mathrm{IF_7} \rightarrow \) Pentagonal bipyramidal (\( sp^3d^3 \))
D. \( \mathrm{ClO_4^-} \rightarrow \) Square planar (\( sp^2d \))
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Hybridization is determined by the total number of sigma bonds and lone pairs around the central atom.
Updated On: Mar 28, 2026
  • A, B, C and D
  • B, C and D only
  • A and B only
  • A, B and C only 

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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

To determine the correct combinations of molecular shapes and hybridizations for the given compounds, let's analyze each option individually:

  1. \(\mathrm{IF_3}\) - T-shaped (\(sp^3d\)):
    • \(\mathrm{IF_3}\) has 3 bonded pairs and 2 lone pairs of electrons on the iodine atom.
    • The electron geometry is trigonal bipyramidal, and the molecular geometry is T-shaped.
    • The hybridization for iodine in \(\mathrm{IF_3}\) is \(sp^3d\).

    Conclusion: The shape and hybridization combination given is correct.

  2. \(\mathrm{IF_5}\) - Square pyramidal (\(sp^3d^2\)):
    • \(\mathrm{IF_5}\) has 5 bonded pairs and 1 lone pair of electrons on the iodine atom.
    • The electron geometry is octahedral, and the molecular geometry is square pyramidal.
    • The hybridization for iodine in \(\mathrm{IF_5}\) is \(sp^3d^2\).

    Conclusion: The shape and hybridization combination given is correct.

  3. \(\mathrm{IF_7}\) - Pentagonal bipyramidal (\(sp^3d^3\)):
    • \(\mathrm{IF_7}\) has 7 bonded pairs and no lone pairs on the iodine atom.
    • The electron and molecular geometry is pentagonal bipyramidal.
    • The hybridization for iodine in \(\mathrm{IF_7}\) is \(sp^3d^3\).

    Conclusion: The shape and hybridization combination given is correct.

  4. \(\mathrm{ClO_4^-}\) - Square planar (\(sp^2d\)):
    • \(\mathrm{ClO_4^-}\) has 4 bonded pairs and no lone pairs on the chlorine atom.
    • The electron geometry is tetrahedral, not square planar, for such coordination.
    • There is an incorrect assumption of square planar geometry and \(sp^2d\) hybridization. The correct geometry is tetrahedral, with \(sp^3\) hybridization.

    Conclusion: The shape and hybridization combination given is incorrect.

After evaluating each combination, we find that the given option A, B, C and D is incorrect based on the information for \(\mathrm{ClO_4^-}\). Therefore, there seems to be a mismatch between the options provided and their correctness in the chemical context. Double-check the specific question or options for accuracy.

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