P-Block Elements Ques 637

Question: XeO4 molecule is tetrahedral having:

Options:

A) Two pπdπ bonds

B) One pπdπ bonds

C) Four pπdπ bonds

D) Three pπdπ bonds

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Xenon undergo sp3 hybridization. In the fourth excited state xenon atom, has 8 unpaired electrons One s and three p orbital undergo sp3 hybridization. Four sp3 hybrid orbitals form four σ bonds with oxygen atoms. They are σsp3p . Four pπdπ bonds are also formed with oxygen atoms by the unpaired electrons.



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