What is the hybridisation of Xe in XeO₃?

Answer:

Hybridization is defined as the concept of mixing two atomic orbitals with the same energy levels to give a degenerated new type of orbitals. Based on the types of orbitals involved in mixing, the hybridization can be classified as sp³, sp², sp, sp³d, sp³d², sp³d³.

Hybridisation of Xe in XeO₃

The central atom = Xe

No monovalent group attached to the central atom since O is a bivalent group.

Number of valency electrons = 8

Charge = 0

n = (V + M ± C )/2

V = number of valence shell electrons in central atom

M = number of monovalent atoms bonded to a central atom

C = charge of the radical

n = 8/2

n = 4

So the hybridisation of Xe in XeO₃ is sp³ . XeO₂ is the trigonal pyramidal.