Sef4 Hybridization - How To Discuss
Sef4 Hybridization
Can anyone explain why SeF4s hybridization is sp3d? 3
By Sparknotes
First, create a Lewis structure. S counts the valence electrons.
If = 6 VE
F = 4 (7) = 28 VE
Total = 34 EV
There will be a central atom and there are four bonds of a single Se pair in addition to the four fluorine atoms. This results in the formation of the Se5 electron pair, resulting in a triangular pyramid electron pair geometry (and a dual molecular geometry). To accept 5 pairs of electrons, we can go into local hybridization with sp3d.
