The hybridization of xenon in $X e F_{2}$ is:

s p^{3}

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

s p^{2}

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

s p^{3} d

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

s p^{2} d

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C $s p^{3} d$
The hybridization of xenon in $X e F_{2}$ is $s p^{3} d$ . $X e$ has 2 bond pairs of electrons and 3 lone pairs of electrons.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

C H_{4}, C_{2} H_{6}, a n d C_{2} H_{4}

The hybridization of central atom in dimer of $B H_{3}$ and $B e H_{2}$ is:

The states of hybridization of boron in boric acid ( $H_{3} B O_{3}$ ) and ( $B F_{3}$ ) are respectively

B e H_{2}

C H_{2} B r_{2}

P F_{6}^{-}

B F_{3}

The state of hybridization of boron and oxygen atoms in boric acid $(H_{3} B O_{3})$ are respectively:

Join BYJU'S Learning Program