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The geometry of XeOF4 by VSEPR theory is:
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureJEE Main
Options:
  • A Trigonal bipyramidal
  • B Square pyramidal
  • C Pentagonal planar
  • D Octahedral
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Square pyramidal
H=12V+M-C+A

=128+4=6

sp3d2  hybridization

4 B.P + 1 B.P (Doubly bonded) + 1 L.P
Square pyramidal



Oxygen atom doubly bonded to Xe lone pair of electrons on axial position.

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