Question

What is the hybridization of Xe in cationic part of solid $Xe{F}_6$?

• A. $s{p}^3{d}^3$
• B. $s{p}^{3}d$
• C. $s{p}^3{d}^2$
• D. $s{p}^3$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$s{p}^3{d}^2$

The cationic part of solid $X{F}_5$ contains $Xe{F}_5^{+}$. In the cation, the central $Xe$ atom has $5$ bond pairs and $1$ lone pair. Hence, it undergoes $s{p}^3{d}^2$ hybridization to form distorted octahedral geometry.