Problem: If a molecule has square planar molecular geometry, what must be its hybridization?1. sp22. sp3d3. sp34. sp3d 25. sp
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We’re going to use the molecular geometry of the molecule to determine its hybridization.
The geometry of the molecule is square planar. Square planar geometry has 6 groups around the central atom. It is represented by the general formula AX4E2.
Where:
• A → central atom
• X → atoms bonded with the central element
• E → lone pairs
Square planar geometry:
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If a molecule has square planar molecular geometry, what must be its hybridization?
1. sp2
2. sp3d
3. sp3
4. sp3d 2
5. sp
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