7. How Many Sigma And Pi Bonds Are Present In XeO2Cl2?

XeO2Cl2 contains one Xe atom, two O atoms, and two Cl atoms.

The Xe-O bonds are formed by the overlap of a hybridized sp³ orbital on the Xe atom with the oxygen p orbitals. Each Xe-O bond consists of one sigma bond and two pi bonds. Therefore, there are two Xe-O sigma bonds and four Xe-O pi bonds.

The Xe-Cl bonds are formed by the overlap of an unhybridized p orbital on the Xe atom with the chlorine p orbitals. Each Xe-Cl bond consists of one sigma bond and one pi bond. Therefore, there are two Xe-Cl sigma bonds and two Xe-Cl pi bonds.

In summary, XeO2Cl2 contains 4 sigma bonds (2 Xe-O and 2 Xe-Cl) and 6 pi bonds (4 Xe-O and 2 Xe-Cl).