Question

The geometry of $Xe{O}_3$ is_________.

• A. linear
• B. planar
• C. pyramidal
• D. T $-$ shaped

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

pyramidal

$Xe{O}_3$

Total valence electrons around Xe$=8+3\left(2\right)$

$=14$

Total $7$ pairs

Each oxygen form $2$ bonds with Xe

$\therefore$ There is $1$ lone [air

For hybridization, double bond is treated as a single bond

$3bp+1lp\Rightarrow s{p}^3$ hybridization

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$\therefore$ Geometry is pyramidal