Question

Structure of $Xe{F}_6$ is octahedron with $s{p}^3{d}^3$ hybridization of Xe.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Xenon hexafluoride has $s{p}^3{d}^3$ hybridization. $Xe$ has 8 electrons in its valence shell, of which 6 electrons form six bonds with 6 $F$ atoms while the remaining two electrons remain as lone pair. It's structure is distorted octahedral as the lone electron pair is located in the $s{p}^3{d}^3$ hybrid orbital.