Among the following, the CORRECT combinations are Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- B, C and D Only
- A, B, C and D
- A, B and C Only
- A and B Only
Answer
(3) A, B and C Only
Solution
Steric number = bond pairs + lone pairs on the central atom.
A. IF3: 3 bp + 2 lp = 5 sp3d, T-shaped. Correct.
B. IF5: 5 bp + 1 lp = 6 sp3d2, square pyramidal. Correct.
C. IF7: 7 bp + 0 lp = 7 sp3d3, pentagonal bipyramidal. Correct.
D. ClO4-: 4 σ bonds + 0 lp = 4 sp3, tetrahedral (not square planar, sp2d). Incorrect.
A, B and C only.
Answer: (3)