KCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which of the following compound of Xenon has pyramidal geometry?
- A \( \mathrm{XeOF}_{4} \)
- B \( \mathrm{XeF}_{2} \)
- C \( \mathrm{XeO}_{3} \)
- D \( X e F_{4} \)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) \( \mathrm{XeO}_{3} \)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Hybridization of \( \mathrm{Xe} \) in \( \mathrm{XeO}_{3} \) is \( \mathrm{sp}^{3} \), that is, three bond pair and one lone pair. Hence, \( \mathrm{XeO}_{3} \) has the pyramidal shape.

Xenon trioxide
\( \mathrm{XeO}_{3} \)
(Pyramidal)

Xenon trioxide
\( \mathrm{XeO}_{3} \)
(Pyramidal)
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