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Which xenon fluoride has a distorted octahedral structure in the gas phase?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A XeF2
  • B XeF4
  • C XeF6
  • D XeF8
Solution:
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The correct answer is: XeF6
XeF6 has a distorted octahedral structure in the gas phase due to its seven electron pairs (6 bonding pairs and one lone pair).

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