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What is the hybridization of Xe in XeO3?


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Step 1: Formula used for calculation:

  • Hybridization=12V+M-C+A
  • Where V is the number of valence electrons of the central atom, M is the monovalent atoms attached to the central atom, C is the positive charge, and Arepresents the negative charge.

Step 2: Hybridisation of Xe in XeO3:

  • The central atom is Xenon Xe and its atomic number is 54, so its electronic configuration is [Kr]4d105s25p6.
  • So, Xe has 8 valence elecetrons.
  • HybridizationofXeO3=12×(8+0-0+0)=4
  • The hybridization number of XeO3 is 4. Thus, the hybridization of Xe in XeO3 is sp3.

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