Which of the following has a central atom that is dsp³ hybridized?

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The central atom in SF4 has four bonded pairs and one lone pair of electrons. This results in a dsp3 hybridization, where the d orbital is used in addition to the s and p orbitals to form hybrid orbitals. However, in the presence of a lone pair, the hybridization changes to dsp3S1U1P1, where the hybridized orbitals now form a trigonal bipyramidal shape. The lone pair occupies one of the equatorial positions, resulting in the hybridization of dspS1U1P13S1S1P0.

Which of the Following Has a Central Atom That Is