Question:

The shape and hybridisation of some xenon oxyfluorides are given. Choose the wrong set.

Updated On: Mar 10, 2023
  • $XeOF_2 T$ - Shape - $sp^3d$
  • $XeOF_4$ - Square pyramidal-$sp^3d^2$
  • $XeO_2F_2$ - Distorted trigonal bipyramidal-$sp^3d$
  • $XeO_3F_2$ - Octahedral - $sp^3d$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The structure of $XeO _{3} F _{2}-$ No. of lone pair of $Xe =0$ and $no$. of bond pair $=5$ Hybridisation of $X e=s p^{3} d$ Hence, shape of $XeO _{3} F _{2}$ should be trigonal bipyramidal and not octahedral.
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