JEE Main 2013 — p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) Question with Solution
JEE Main 2013 (22 Apr Online)
Question
molecule is tetrahedral having:
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Correct answer
CFour bonds
Step-by-step explanation
Xenon undergo hybridization.
In the fourth excited state xenon atom, has 8 unpaired electrons
One and three orbital undergo hybridization. Four hybrid orbitals form four bonds with oxygen atoms. They are . Four bonds are also formed with oxygen atoms by the unpaired electrons.
In the fourth excited state xenon atom, has 8 unpaired electrons
One and three orbital undergo hybridization. Four hybrid orbitals form four bonds with oxygen atoms. They are . Four bonds are also formed with oxygen atoms by the unpaired electrons.
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