What should be the correct statement with respect to XeF_5^- ? - Vidyadip

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What should be the correct statement with respect to $XeF_5^-$ ?

A
Central atom $Xe$ has $sp^3d^2$ hybridisation
B
It is square planar
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There are two non-bonding electron pairs, one above the plane and the other below the plane
D
It is an odd electron species.

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Answer

Correct option: C.

There are two non-bonding electron pairs, one above the plane and the other below the plane

c
Hybridisation $sp^3d^3$, pentagonal planar; two nonbonding electron pairs one above the plane and the other below the plane.

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