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Question:

The four sets of shape and hybridization of xenon oxyfluorides are given. Choose the wrong set.
XeO3F2- Octahedral -sp3d
XeOF2- T-Shape -sp3d
XeOF4-Square pyramidal -sp3d2
XeO2F2- Distorted trigonal bipyramidal -sp3d

XeO3F2- Octahedral -sp3d

XeOF2- T-Shape -sp3d

XeOF4-Square pyramidal -sp3d2

XeO2F2- Distorted trigonal bipyramidal -sp3d

Solution:

The correct option is D
XeO3F2- Octahedral -sp3d
The structure XeO3F2 is given.
No. of lone pair of Xe = 0 and no. of bond pair = 5
Hybridisation of Xe = sp3d
Hence, the shape of XeO3F2 should be trigonal bipyramidal and not octahedral.
Therefore, option D is correct.