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Chemical Bonding: VSEPR MCQ

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VSEPRHardQuestion 600326

Question

The shape of XeF₄ (4 bond pairs, 2 lone pairs) is:
  1. A
    Tetrahedral
  2. B
    Square pyramidal
  3. C
    Square planar
    Correct
  4. D
    Octahedral

Correct answer

Square planar

Explanation

XeF₄: 6 electron pairs (4 bond + 2 lone). Octahedral electron geometry. Two lone pairs occupy axial positions opposite each other → molecular shape is square planar.

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