Chemistry · Quantum mechanical approach to covalent bonding: Valence bond theory its important features, the concept of hybridization involving s, p and d orbitals, resonance

The shape of hybridized molecule with 2 lone pairs will be:

The shape of \( s p^{3} d^{2} \) hybridized molecule with 2 lone pairs will be:

  • A. octahedral
  • B. square pyramidal
  • C. square planar
  • D. tetrahedral

Step-by-step solution

sp3d2 hybridization results in 6 hybrid orbitals arranged octahedrally. With 2 lone pairs, they occupy opposite positions (trans) to minimize repulsion, leaving 4 bonding pairs in a square planar geometry.
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