MCQ
What should be the correct statement with respect to $XeF_5^-$ ?
  • A
    Central atom $Xe$ has $sp^3d^2$ hybridisation
  • B
    It is square planar
  • There are two non-bonding electron pairs, one above the plane and the other below the plane
  • D
    It is an odd electron species.

Answer

Correct option: C.
There are two non-bonding electron pairs, one above the plane and the other below the plane
c
Hybridisation $sp^3d^3$, pentagonal planar; two nonbonding electron pairs one above the plane and the other below the plane.

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