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Starting from Lewis structure, determine the hybridization types of the central atom of TeCl4 and ICl4

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Question #64784, Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry

Starting from Lewis structure, determine the hybridization types of the central atom of $\mathrm{TeCl}_4$ and $\mathrm{ICl}_4$

Answer:

TeCl₄

6 electrons on Te. The hybridization type is $\mathfrak{sp}^3\mathfrak{d}$

$\mathrm{ICl}_4$

8 electrons on I. The hybridization type is $\mathfrak{sp}^3\mathfrak{d}^2$

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