The correct geometry and hybridization for `XeF_(4)` are :

Options

A. planar triangle, `sp^(3)d^(3)`
B. square planar, `sp^(3)d^(2)`
C. octahedral, `sp^(3)d^(2)`
D. trigonal bipyramidal, `sp^(3)d`

Answer

C

Explanation

`XeF_(4), AB_(4)L_(2)rarr sp^(3)d^(2)`