Question

An element 'A' has outer shell configuration of $5s^{2}5p^6$. If A forms covalent compound $A{F}_2$ with fluorine. The orbitals used by 'A' for bonding are:

• A. d-orbitals
• B. p-orbitals
• C. sp-hybridized orbital
• D. $s{p}^{3}d$ hybrid orbital

Answer 1

The correct option is D $s{p}^{3}d$ hybrid orbital

$A=Xe$

Compound $=Xe{F}_2$

Hence option D is correct.