Question

Statement 1 : The geometry of $Xe{O}_3{F}_2$ is trigonal bipyramidal.
Statement 2 : $Xe$ shows $s{p}^{3}d$ hybridisation with three oxygen atoms at equatorial position and two $F$ atoms at axial positions.

• A. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true and the statement $2$ is the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• B. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true but statement $2$ is not the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• C. If Statement $1$ is true but Statement $2$ is false
• D. If Statement $1$ is false but Statement $2$ is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Explanation is correct statement $2$ for statement.