Question

The structure of XeF₆ is ______.

पर्याय

• distorted octahedral

• pyramidal

• tetrahedral

• trigonal bipyramidal

Answer 1

The structure of XeF₆ is distorted octahedral.

Explanation:

According to VSEPR theory, XeF₆ is formed by sp³d³ hybridisation of xenon in its third excited state. It has six bonding pairs and one lone pair, leading to a distorted octahedral structure due to repulsion from the lone pair.