What is the hybridization of Carbon in [tex]CTe_2[/tex], Selenium in [tex]SeF_3^+[/tex], and Sulfur in [tex]HSO_3^-[/tex]?
Hint: Consider the number of electron pairs around the central atom to determine the hybridization.
Answer (3)
Carbon - sp3 hybridization
The carbon in CTe2 exhibits sp hybridization. The **selenium **in SeF³⁺ is sp3 hybridized, and the sulphur in HSO³⁻ has sp² hybridization. ;
Carbon in CTe₂ has sp hybridization, Selenium in SeF₃⁺ has sp³ hybridization, and Sulfur in HSO₃⁻ has sp³ hybridization. These hybridizations are determined by counting the number of electron pairs around each central atom. Understanding hybridization helps in predicting the molecular geometry and bonding properties of these compounds.
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