Identify the molecular geometry of XeF_4 is

MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

Identify the molecular geometry of XeF is

(A)Square planarCorrect
(B)Octahedral
(C)Tetrahedral
(D)Trigonal planer

Answer: (A)

Solution

In XeF the central Xe atom has 8 valence electrons; four are used in bonding with four F atoms, leaving 2 lone pairs. Steric number is , so the electron-pair arrangement is octahedral ( hybridisation). The two lone pairs occupy axial

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