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Question
With reference to XeOF4 molecule, answer the following question:
What is the type of hybridisation of Xe atom in the given molecule?
Options
sp3d
sp3d2
sp3d3
sp3
MCQ
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Solution
sp3d2
Explanation:
In XeOF4, xenon forms five sigma bonds (one with oxygen and four with fluorine) and has one lone pair, making a total of six electron domains.
According to VSEPR theory, this corresponds to sp3d2 hybridisation, giving the molecule a square pyramidal shape.
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Chapter 7: p-Block Elements - QUESTIONS FROM ISC EXAMINATION PAPERS [Page 461]
