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Q.

What should be the correct statement with respect to  XeF5?

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a

Central atom Xe has sp3d2 hybridization

b

It is square planar.

c

There are two non-bonding electron pairs, one above the plane and the other below the plane.

d

It is an odd electron species.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The correct statement with respect to XeF5 is There are two non-bonding electron pairs, one above the plane and the other below the plane.

Two non-bonding electron pairs, one above the plane and the other below the plane, are present in the XeF5 ion. 5 of the 9 electrons available to the core Xe atom are utilized to create 5 connections with 5 F atoms. The remaining 4 electrons function as 2 lone electron pairs.

Pentagonal bipyramidal shape induces sp3d3 hybridization of the center  Xe  atom. The pentagonal plane contains the five F atoms. One single electron pair is above the plane, while the other single electron pair is below the plane.

Hence, option C is correct

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