The hybridization in PF(3) is...

The hybridization in `PF_(3)` is

A

`sp^(3)`

B

`sp^(2)`

C

`dsp^(3)`

D

`d^(2)sp^(3)`

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The correct Answer is:

A

`PF_5` consists of three bonding pair electrons and one lone pair of electron hence it shows `sp^(3)`-hybridised

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