What is the hybridization of P in ##PF_3## and ##PF_5##?
In this answer, I will first teach you a general way to find the hybridization of , And finally I will answer your question.
To find hybridization ,first draw the Lewis structure.
Next count the electron regions around the central atom
Electron regions : Places which are regions of high electron .
A triple bond ##rArr## one electron region..
A single bond ##rArr## one electron region.
An electron lone pair ##rArr## one electron region.
And,
If there are
8 electron regions; hybridization is ##sp^3d^4##.
7 electron regions; hybridization is ##sp^3d^3##.
6 electron regions; hybridization is ##sp^3d^2##.
5 electron regions; hybridization is ##sp^3d##.4 electron regions; hybridization is ##sp^3##.
3 electron regions; hybridization is ##sp^2##
2 electron regions; hybridization is ##sp##
In
##PF_3##==> One lone pair & three single bonds.
In ##PF_3## there are 4 electron regions, so hybridization is ##sp^3##
In ##PF_5##, there are ##5## electron regions around the central atom (5 single bonds)
So the hybridization is ##sp^3d##.
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