Question

Draw the structure of xenon hexafluoride $\left(Xe{F}_6\right)$ molecule and state the hybridisation of the central atom.

Answer 1

In $Xe{F}_6$ molecule, the central Xe atom is in $+6$ oxidation state. It has 6 bond pairs and 1 lone pair of electrons. It undergoes $s{p}^3{d}^3$ hybridisation which results in distorted pentagonal bipyramidal geometry.