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In the excited state of xenon, which of the following statements accurately describes its bonding with oxygen?

1. Four sp3 hybrid orbitals create four sigma bonds with oxygen.
2. The geometry is tetrahedral with sp3 hybridization.
3. Four px-dx bonds are formed with oxygen.
4. No correct option is provided.

Correct answer: Four sp3 hybrid orbitals create four sigma bonds with oxygen.

Solution

In the excited state, xenon undergoes sp3 hybridization to form 4 sp3 hybrid orbitals, which then form 4 sigma bonds with oxygen atoms in compounds like XeO4.

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