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The hybridisation of the central atom
in the following species `NF_(3),BF_(3),PF_(5)` is `:`

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To determine the hybridization of the central atom in the species NF₃, BF₃, and PF₅, we can use the formula: \[ H = \frac{1}{2} (V + M - C + A) \] Where: - \( H \) = hybridization - \( V \) = number of valence electrons of the central atom - \( M \) = number of monovalent atoms attached to the central atom - \( C \) = charge on the cation - \( A \) = charge on the anion Let's analyze each compound step by step. ### Step 1: Hybridization of NF₃ 1. **Identify the central atom**: Nitrogen (N). 2. **Determine the number of valence electrons (V)**: Nitrogen is in group 15, so it has 5 valence electrons. 3. **Count the number of monovalent atoms (M)**: There are 3 fluorine (F) atoms attached to nitrogen. 4. **Determine the charges (C and A)**: There are no charges on the molecule, so \( C = 0 \) and \( A = 0 \). Now plug these values into the formula: \[ H = \frac{1}{2} (5 + 3 - 0 + 0) \] \[ H = \frac{1}{2} (8) = 4 \] Since \( H = 4 \), the hybridization is \( sp^3 \). ### Step 2: Hybridization of BF₃ 1. **Identify the central atom**: Boron (B). 2. **Determine the number of valence electrons (V)**: Boron is in group 13, so it has 3 valence electrons. 3. **Count the number of monovalent atoms (M)**: There are 3 fluorine (F) atoms attached to boron. 4. **Determine the charges (C and A)**: There are no charges on the molecule, so \( C = 0 \) and \( A = 0 \). Now plug these values into the formula: \[ H = \frac{1}{2} (3 + 3 - 0 + 0) \] \[ H = \frac{1}{2} (6) = 3 \] Since \( H = 3 \), the hybridization is \( sp^2 \). ### Step 3: Hybridization of PF₅ 1. **Identify the central atom**: Phosphorus (P). 2. **Determine the number of valence electrons (V)**: Phosphorus is in group 15, so it has 5 valence electrons. 3. **Count the number of monovalent atoms (M)**: There are 5 fluorine (F) atoms attached to phosphorus. 4. **Determine the charges (C and A)**: There are no charges on the molecule, so \( C = 0 \) and \( A = 0 \). Now plug these values into the formula: \[ H = \frac{1}{2} (5 + 5 - 0 + 0) \] \[ H = \frac{1}{2} (10) = 5 \] Since \( H = 5 \), the hybridization is \( sp^3d \). ### Summary of Hybridizations - **NF₃**: \( sp^3 \) - **BF₃**: \( sp^2 \) - **PF₅**: \( sp^3d \)

To determine the hybridization of the central atom in the species NF₃, BF₃, and PF₅, we can use the formula: \[ H = \frac{1}{2} (V + M - C + A) \] Where: - \( H \) = hybridization - \( V \) = number of valence electrons of the central atom - \( M \) = number of monovalent atoms attached to the central atom ...
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