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In which of the following species, d-orbitals having xz and yz two nodal planes involved in hybridisation of central atom?
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Options:
  • A IO2F2-
  • B CIF4-
  • C IF7
  • D All of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is: IF7
IO2F2-: Hybridisation sp 3 d, s, p x , p y , p z , d z 2
ClF4-: Hybridisation sp 3 d 2 s, p x , p y , p z , d x 2 y 2 d z 2
IF7: Hybridisation sp 3 d 3 s, p x , p y , p z ,d x 2 y 2 d xy ,d z 2
dxy: orbital has two nodal planes xz and yz.

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