In `XeF_(6)`, oxidation state and of hybridisation of Xe and shape of the molecule are, respectively

Options

A. `+6,sp^(3)d^(3),` distorted octahedral
B. `+4,sp^(3)d^(2),` square planar
C. `+6,sp^(3)` pyramidal
D. `+6,sp^(3)d^(2)`, square pyramidal

Answer

A

Explanation

Oxidation state of Xe in `XeF_(6)` is +6. In the formation of `XeF_(6),sp^(3)d^(3)` hybridisation occurs which gives the molecule a pentagonal bipyramidal structure. Six positions are occupeid by fluorine atoms and one position is occupied by a lone pair of electrons. due to presence of lone pair, distortion in structure takes place . the actual structure is distorted octahedral