Question:

Complete hydrolysis of Xenon hexafluoride gives HF along with compound X. The hybridisation in X is

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Remember: Each bond or lone pair around the central atom counts as one region of electron density. 4 regions = \( sp^3 \) hybridisation.
Updated On: Jun 6, 2025
  • \( sp^3 \)
  • \( sp \)
  • \( sp^2 \)
  • \( sp^3d \)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Explanation:

Xenon hexafluoride \( \text{XeF}_6 \) undergoes complete hydrolysis to form XeO\(_3\) and HF.

The structure of \( \text{XeO}_3 \) shows Xe bonded to three oxygen atoms and one lone pair, making a total of 4 regions of electron density.

This corresponds to sp\(^3\) hybridisation.

Final Answer:

\( sp^3 \)

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