Which of the following is not correct for the given reaction sequence:
$XeF_6 + H_2O \rightarrow A + 2HF$
$XeOF_4 + H_2O \rightarrow B + 2HF$
$XeO_2F_2 + H_2O \rightarrow C + 2HF$

  • A
    $C$ is $XeO_3$ and pyramidal in shape
  • B
    $B$ is $XeO_2F_2$
  • C
    $A$ is $XeOF_4$ and has $sp^3d^2$ hybridisation
  • D
    $A, B$ and $C$ have the same oxidation state of $Xe$

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