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What is the hybridization of Xe in cationic part of solid XeF6?

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sp3d3
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sp3d
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sp3d2
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sp3
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Solution

The correct option is B sp3d2
The cationic part of solid XF5 contains XeF+5. In the cation, the central Xe atom has 5 bond pairs and 1 lone pair. Hence, it undergoes sp3d2 hybridization to form distorted octahedral geometry.

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