Question

Give the expected hybridization of the central atom for the molecules or ions in Exercises 63, 64, and 66 from Chapter 13.

Short answer

The expected hybridization of the central atom for the molecules or ions are given below.

Step-by-step solution

Hybridization in exercise 63

In exercise 63

1. $sp$hybridization: HCN
2. $s{p}^3$ hybridization:PH₃
3. $s{p}^3$ hybridization: CHCl₃
4. $s{p}^3$ hybridization: NH₄⁺
5. $s{p}^2$ hybridization: H₂CO
6. $s{p}^3$ hybridization: SeF₂
7. $sp$ hybridization: CO₂
8. $s{p}^2$ hybridization: O₂
9. $s{p}^3$ hybridization: HBr

Step 2:Hybridization in exercise 64

In exercise 64

1. $s{p}^3$hybridization:POCl₃, SO₄^2-, XeO₄, ClO₄^-
2. $s{p}^3$hybridization:NF₃, PO₃^3-, SO₃^2-, ClO₃^-
3. $s{p}^3$ hybridization: ClO₂^-, SCl₂, PCl₂^-

Step 3:Hybridization in exercise 66

In exercise 66

1. $s{p}^3$hybridization: NO₃^-, NO₂^-, N₂O₄
2. $sp$ hybridization: OCN^-, SCN^-