KCET2015Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which of the following compound of Xenon has pyramidal geometry?
Options
- A( XeOF ₄ )
- B( XeF ₂ )
- C( XeO ₃ )
- D( X e F₄ )
Correct answer
C. ( XeO ₃ )
Step-by-step solution
Hybridization of ( Xe ) in ( XeO ₃ ) is ( sp ³ ), that is, three bond pair and one lone pair. Hence, ( XeO ₃ ) has the pyramidal shape. Xenon trioxide ( XeO ₃ ) (Pyramidal)