The geometry of `XeF_6` molecule and the hybridization of Xe atom in the molecule is :

Options

A. Distorted octahedral and `sp^(3) d^(3)`
B. Square planar and `sp^(3) d^(2)`
C. Pyramidal and `sp^(3)`
D. Octahedral and `sp^(3) d^(3)`

Answer

A

Explanation

The geometry of `XeF_(6)` molecule and the hybridization of Xe atom in the molecule are distorted octahedral and `sp^(3) d^(3)` respectively. Xe has 6 bond pairs of electrons and one lone pair of electrons.
In `XeF_(6)`, Xe undergoes `sp^(3)d^(3)` hybridisation which results in the electronic geometry of pentagonal bipyramidal and molecular geometry of distorted octahedral.