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Q. The state of hybridization of xenon in $XeF_6$ is

The p-Block Elements - Part2

Solution:

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