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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following interhalogens exist at room temperature and have central atom hybridization sp 3 d 2
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
3
Compounds having central atom hybridization sp 3 d 2
ClF 5 ; IF 5 ; BrF 5 ; ICl 5 ; IBr 5 ; ClBr 5
But compounds with flourine atoms as terminal atoms exist at room temperature
So ClF 5 ; IF 5 ; BrF 5
Total 3.
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