Valence Bond Theory Predicts That Xenon Will Use __________ Hybrid

question 26

Multiple Choice

Valence bond theory predicts that xenon will use __________ hybrid orbitals in XeOF₄.

• A)sp
• B)sp ²
• C)sp ³
• D)sp ³ d
• E)sp ³ d ²

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