KVPY2014Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
XeF ₆ on complete hydrolysis yields ' X '. The milecular formula of X and its geometry, respectively, are
Options
- AX eO ₂ and linear
- BXeO ₃ and trigonal planar
- CXeO ₃² and pyramidal
- DXeO ₄ and tetrahedral
Correct answer
C. XeO ₃² and pyramidal
Step-by-step solution
XeF ₆+3 H ₂ O XeO ₃+6 HF XeO ₃⁶ is SP ³ hybrid and pyramidal