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AP Chemistry· difficulty 4/5

The molecular geometry of XeF4\text{XeF}_4 is

  • A

    Tetrahedral

  • B

    Octahedral

  • C

    See-saw

  • D

    Square planar (4 bonding pairs + 2 lone pairs in axial positions)

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Explanation

AX4_4E2_2 from 6 electron domains: square planar with two lone pairs trans (axial) on Xe.

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