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    Question

    The type of hybridization and number of lone pair(s) of

    electrons of Xe in XeOF₄, respectively, are:
    A sp³ d² and 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B sp³ d and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C sp³ d² and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D sp³ d and 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Xenon in XeOF₄ undergoes sp³ d² hybridization with one lone pair of electrons, giving it a square pyramidal shape.

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