Explain the structure of XeO(3)....

Explain the structure of `XeO_(3)`.

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Structure of `XeO_(3)` :
1) Central atom is 'Xe'
2) 'Xe' under goes `sp^(3)` hybridisation in `3^(rd)` excited state.

3) 'Xe' forms `3sigma`-bonds and `3pi`-bonds with three oxygens.
4) Shape of molecule is pyramidal with bond angle `103^(@)`.

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