Which of the following statements regarding the structure and properties of ${\text{XeF}}_2$, ${\text{XeF}}_4$, and ${\text{XeF}}_6$ is correct?

Solution

1. The hybridization of $\text{Xe}$ in ${\text{XeF}}_2$ is $s{p}^{3}d$ with three lone pairs, resulting in a linear geometry.
2. The hybridization of $\text{Xe}$ in ${\text{XeF}}_4$ is $s{p}^3{d}^2$ with two lone pairs, resulting in a square planar geometry.
3. The hybridization of $\text{Xe}$ in ${\text{XeF}}_6$ is $s{p}^3{d}^3$ with one lone pair, resulting in a distorted octahedral geometry.
4. Hence the answer is (A).