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The state of hybridization of xenon in `XeF_(2)` is

A

`sp^(3)`

B

`sp^(2)`

C

`sp^(3)d`

D

`sp^(2)d`

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The correct Answer is:
C
In `XeF_(2)` Xe atom has 10(8 + 2) electrons around it. For `5(10//2)` pairs of electrons the hybridisation is `sp^(3)d`.
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