Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

We need to match each xenon compound with its correct hybridization and geometry.

(A) $$XeO_3$$:

Xenon has 8 valence electrons. In $$XeO_3$$, Xe forms 3 double bonds with oxygen and has 1 lone pair. Total electron domains = 4 (3 bonding + 1 lone pair).

Hybridization: $$sp^3$$, Shape: Pyramidal → matches (II)

(B) $$XeF_2$$:

In $$XeF_2$$, Xe forms 2 bonds with fluorine and has 3 lone pairs. Total electron domains = 5 (2 bonding + 3 lone pairs).

Hybridization: $$sp^3d$$, Shape: Linear → matches (I)

(C) $$XeOF_4$$:

In $$XeOF_4$$, Xe forms 1 double bond with O and 4 bonds with F, plus 1 lone pair. Total electron domains = 6 (5 bonding + 1 lone pair).

Hybridization: $$sp^3d^2$$, Shape: Square pyramidal → matches (IV)

(D) $$XeF_6$$:

In $$XeF_6$$, Xe forms 6 bonds with fluorine and has 1 lone pair. Total electron domains = 7 (6 bonding + 1 lone pair).

Hybridization: $$sp^3d^3$$, Shape: Distorted octahedral → matches (III)

The correct matching is: A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III

Hence, the correct answer is Option C.