What Is the Hybridization of the Xe Atom in XeF2

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the hybridization of the Xe atom in XeF2?

• A) sp3d
• B) sp
• C) sp3
• D) sp2

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Definitions:

Polar Covalent

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons but they do so unequally, leading to a partial positive charge on one atom and a partial negative charge on the other.

Nonpolar Molecules

Molecules that do not have distinct electrical poles, resulting in a uniform distribution of electrical charge and often being hydrophobic or insoluble in water.

Nonpolar Bonds

Chemical bonds where electrons are equally shared between two atoms, resulting in no significant charge distribution across the molecule.

Most Polar

Describing the molecule or bond that exhibits the greatest electric dipole moment, indicating a high degree of ionic character within the molecular structure.