BITSAT2015Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Which of the following fluorides of xenon is impossible?
Options
- AXeF ₂
- BXeF ₃
- CXeF ₄
- DXeF ₆
Correct answer
B. XeF ₃
Step-by-step solution
Xe F ₂: Hybridization sp ³ ~d Linear Xe F ₄: Hybridization sp ³ ~d ² Square planar XeF ₆: Hybribisation sp ³ ~d ³ Pentagonal pyramidal or distorted octahedral