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Assertion : XeF(4) is square planar Re...

Assertion : `XeF_(4)` is square planar
Reason :Xe atom in `XeF_(4)` is `dsp^(2)` hybridised

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

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The correct Answer is:
C
Reason : Xe atom is `sp^(3)d^(2)`-hybridised with 4 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs around it.
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