With reference to XeOF4 molecule, answer the following question: What is the type of hybridisation of Xe atom in the given molecule?

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sp3d2 Explanation: In XeOF4, xenon forms five sigma bonds (one with oxygen and four with fluorine) and has one lone pair, making a total of six electron domains. According to VSEPR theory, this corresponds to sp3d2 hybridisation, giving the molecule a square pyramidal shape.

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