Question

Structures of xenon cannot be understand by valence bond theory why

Answer 1

Structures of Xenon fluorides cannot be explained by Valence Bond approach. According to the valence bond approach, covalent bonds are formed by the overlapping of the half-filled atomic orbital. But xenon has a fully filled electronic configuration. Hence the structure of xenon fluorides cannot be explained by VBT

Answer 2

Structures of Xenon fluorides cannot be explained by Valence Bond approach. According to the valence bond approach, covalent bonds are formed by the overlapping of the half-filled atomic orbital. But xenon has a fully filled electronic configuration. Hence the structure of xenon fluorides cannot be explained by VBT.