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What is the hybridization of xenon in molecule?

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Answer:
C
Solution:

To determine hybridization, calculate the steric number (lone pairs + sigma bonds). For XeO₃, Xe has 1 lone pair and 3 sigma bonds, totaling 4. Thus, sp³ hybridization.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:CHEMICAL BONDINGSubtopic:VBT(overlapping & Hybridisation)
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