Question

Structure of $Xe{O}_2{F}_2$ is correctly represented by

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D. Both (2) & (3)

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The hybridization in $Xe{O}_2{F}_2$ is $s{p}^{3}d$ but due to the presence of one lone pair of electron, its shape is distorted trigonal bipyramidal.