A molecule,that is sp³d hybridized and has a molecular geometry of T-shaped,has ________ bonding groups and ________ lone pairs around its central atom. A) 5, 1 B) 4, 2 C) 4, 1 D) 3, 2 E) 2, 3

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The molecule has a T-shaped geometry, which means it has three bonding groups and two lone pairs around the central atom. The sp³d hybridization indicates that the central atom is Sulfur (S), which forms 3 bonds and has 2 lone pairs. Therefore, the best choice is option D, which has 3 bonding groups and 2 lone pairs, matching the geometry and hybridization of the molecule.

A Molecule,that Is Sp3d Hybridized and Has a Molecular Geometry

A Molecule,that Is Sp³d Hybridized and Has a Molecular Geometry