Question

The hybridization of xenon in $Xe{F}_2$ is:

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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The hybridization of xenon in $Xe{F}_2$ is $s{p}^{3}d$ . The presence of three lone pair gives linear shape to the molecule and bond angle is $180{}^{\circ }$ .