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The ion that has \(sp^3d^2\) hybridization for the central atom, is :

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\(sp^3d^2\) means 6 electron pairs around the central atom; compute the steric number of each ion.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • \(\mathrm{[ICl_2]^-}\)
  • \(\mathrm{[ICl_4]^-}\)
  • \(\mathrm{[IF_6]^-}\)
  • \(\mathrm{[BrF_2]^-}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Steric number \(= \frac{1}{2}(V + M + \text{charge})\) for anions, with \(V\) = valence electrons of the central halogen (7) and \(M\) = number of monovalent atoms.
\(\mathrm{[ICl_2]^-}\): \(\frac{7 + 2 + 1}{2} = 5\), \(sp^3d\).
\(\mathrm{[ICl_4]^-}\): \(\frac{7 + 4 + 1}{2} = 6\), \(sp^3d^2\) (square planar).
\(\mathrm{[IF_6]^-}\): \(\frac{7 + 6 + 1}{2} = 7\), \(sp^3d^3\).
\(\mathrm{[BrF_2]^-}\): \(\frac{7 + 2 + 1}{2} = 5\), \(sp^3d\).
Only \(\mathrm{[ICl_4]^-}\) has 6 electron pairs, i.e. \(sp^3d^2\).
Answer: (2) \(\mathrm{[ICl_4]^-}\)
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