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The hybridization of xenon in\[Xe{{F}_{2}}\]is:

A)  \[s{{p}^{3}}\]                   

B)         \[s{{p}^{2}}\]

C)  \[s{{p}^{3}}d\]                

D)         \[s{{p}^{2}}d\]

E)  \[s{{p}^{3}}{{d}^{2}}\]

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

The hybridization of xenon in\[Xe{{F}_{2}}\]is\[s{{p}^{3}}d\]. The presence of three lone pair gives linear shape to the molecule and bond angle is\[180{}^\circ \].