Question

what are the hybrid orbitals used for bonding by xe in a xecl4 molecule? a) sp3. b) sp3d2. c) sp2. d) sp. e) sp3d.

Answer 1

b) sp3d2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Xe has 8 valence electrons

4 of which are used in forming 4 bonds.

Remaining 4 electrons are present as 2 lone pairs.

So, there are 6 electron domain around Xe.

when there is 6 electron domain, hybridisation = sp3d2