The structure of XeF_4 is

JEE Main Chemistry question

The structure of is

(A)Planar
(B)Tetrahedral
(C)Square planarCorrect
(D)Pyramidal

Answer: (C)

Solution

In , xenon has 4 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs, giving 6 electron domains and hybridization with an octahedral electron-pair arrangement. The two lone pairs occupy

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