Assertion: The shape of XeOF2 molecule is T-shaped. Reason: It is formed by sp3d2 hybridisation of Xe atom.

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If Assertion is CORRECT but Reason is INCORRECT. Explanation: The shape of XeOF2 is indeed T-shaped, due to the presence of three bonding pairs and two lone pairs of electrons around Xe, based on sp3d hybridisation, not sp3d2. The two lone pairs occupy equatorial positions, leading to the T-shape of the molecule.

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