Question

Assertion: The shape of XeOF₂ molecule is T-shaped.

Reason: It is formed by sp³d² hybridisation of Xe atom.

Options

• If both Assertion and Reason are CORRECT and Reason is the CORRECT explanation of the Assertion.

• If both Assertion and Reason are CORRECT but Reason is not the CORRECT explanation of the Assertion.

• If Assertion is CORRECT but Reason is INCORRECT.

• If Assertion is INCORRECT but Reason is CORRECT.

Answer 1

If Assertion is CORRECT but Reason is INCORRECT.

Explanation:

The shape of XeOF₂ is indeed T-shaped, due to the presence of three bonding pairs and two lone pairs of electrons around Xe, based on sp³d hybridisation, not sp³d². The two lone pairs occupy equatorial positions, leading to the T-shape of the molecule.