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Which of the following is not correct? 

A

`XeO_3` has four `sigma` and four `pi` bonds

B

The hybridisation of `Xe` in `XeF_4` is `sp^3 d^2`

C

Among noble gases, the occurance (percent by weight) of argon is highest in air

D

Liquid helium is used as cryogenic liquid

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To determine which of the following statements is not correct, we will analyze each option step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze Option 1 **Statement:** Xenon O3 has four sigma and four pi bonds. - **Analysis:** The structure of Xenon O3 (xenon trioxide) is distorted due to the presence of a lone pair on the xenon atom. In the molecular structure, we can identify the bonds: - There are **three sigma bonds** (one for each O-Xe bond). - There are **three pi bonds** (one for each double bond between xenon and oxygen). Thus, the correct bond count for Xenon O3 is **three sigma and three pi bonds**, making this statement **incorrect**. ### Step 2: Analyze Option 2 **Statement:** The hybridization of Xenon in Xenon F4 is sp3d2. - **Analysis:** The structure of Xenon F4 (xenon tetrafluoride) is square planar. To determine the hybridization: - The steric number is calculated as follows: - Number of sigma bonds = 4 (one for each Xe-F bond) - Number of lone pairs = 2 (one on top and one on the bottom) - Total steric number = 4 (sigma bonds) + 2 (lone pairs) = 6. Since the steric number is 6, the hybridization is indeed **sp3d2**, making this statement **correct**. ### Step 3: Analyze Option 3 **Statement:** Among noble gases, the occurrence of argon is highest in air. - **Analysis:** Argon is indeed the most abundant noble gas in the Earth's atmosphere, making this statement **correct**. ### Step 4: Analyze Option 4 **Statement:** Liquid helium is used as a cryogenic liquid. - **Analysis:** Helium has a very low boiling point (around -269°C), making it suitable for cryogenic applications. Thus, this statement is also **correct**. ### Conclusion After analyzing all options, we find that the first option is the incorrect statement. ### Final Answer **The incorrect statement is:** Xenon O3 has four sigma and four pi bonds. ---
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