Question

Assertion : `XeF_(4)` is square planar
Reason :Xe atom in `XeF_(4)` is `dsp^(2)` hybridised
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
Reason : Xe atom is `sp^(3)d^(2)`-hybridised with 4 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs around it.