Q.

In XeO3F2 , d-orbital which is not used in bonding is:

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a

dyz

b

dx2y2

c

dxy

d

dz2

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Since, XeO3F2 the hybridization is sp3d the d orbitals are used in π bond formation and dx2y2 cannot be used to make a π bond with a p-orbital from the O atom.

Hence, the correct option is A.

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