Q.

What is the hybridization of cation of XeF6 solid?

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a

sp3

b

sp3d3

c

sp3d2

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The cationic part of solid XF5 contains XeF5+. In the cation, the central Xe atom has 5 bond pairs and 1 lone pair. Hence, it undergoes sp3d2 hybridization to form distorted octahedral geometry.

Hence, the correct option is B.

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