The Hybridization of the Central Atom in the XeF₄ Molecule

question 99

Multiple Choice

The hybridization of the central atom in the XeF₄ molecule is ________.

• A)sp
• B)sp²
• C)sp³
• D)sp³d
• E)sp³d²

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