Question

The compound in which the number of $d\pi -p\pi$ bonds are equal to those present in $Cl{O}_4^{-}$ is:

• A. $Xe{F}_4$
• B. $Xe{O}_3$
• C. $Xe{O}_4$
• D. $Xe{F}_6$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$Xe{O}_3$

$Xe{O}_3$ and $Cl{O}_4^{-}$ have 3$(d\pi -p\pi )$ as shown by their structure in figure. The $(d\pi -p\pi )$ bond are equal in both.