Doubt by Aanshiki Raj
Sir,
In sp3d hybridisation, during the example of PCl5, the inportant point which sir has written about the axial and equatorial bponds i had a small confusion.
will there be 2 equatorial and 3 axial bonds or vice versa as sir has written?
Kindly clear my doubt and do correct me if I am making a mistake in understanding the concept.
Regards,
Aanshiki
Answers
Answer by Dr. Rakhee
3 equatorial and 2 axial bonds
Equatorial hybrid orbitals :
Three hybrid orbitals are directed towards the corners of an equilateral triangle are called equatorial hybrid orbitals. These are planar and bond angle is 1200.
Two hybrid orbitals are perpendicular to the plane of equatorial hybrid orbital .These are called axial hybrid orbital . They make an angle of 900 with equatorial hybrid orbitals.
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