Question 1
According to the principles of VSEPR applied on ICl
5, which of the following is INCORRECT?
◦ VSEPR formula = AX
5E
◦ molecular geometry = square pyramidal
◦ hybridization =
sp3d ◦ electron-group geometry = octahedral
◦ one lone pair and 5 bonding pairs
Question 2
According to the valence bond theory, in the ion NH
4+, nitrogen is using which orbitals for bonding?
◦
sp3 ◦
p ◦
sp2d ◦
sp ◦
s