Question

Xef2molecule is a linear molecule but it is sp3d hybridisation why ???​

Answer 1

Explanation:

the electronic configuration of xenon is

[Kr]5s^2 5p^6 5d^0

as fluorine requires to vacant orbitals

hybridisation results in moving of 5p electron to 5d orbital

therefore the new electronic configuration of xe is [Kr]5s^2 5p^5 5d^1

and undergoes sp^3d hybridisation