Predict the molecular shape of XeF3¯.
A) linear
B) trigonal planar
C) trigonal pyramid
D) T-shaped
E) square

Name: Predict the molecular shape of XeF3¯. A) linear B) trigonal planar C) trigonal pyramid D) T-shaped E) square
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XeF3¯ has four electron groups around the central atom (Xe), but only three of them are bonding pairs. This results in a T-shaped molecular geometry, with two fluoride atoms in the equatorial position and one in the axial position.

Predict the Molecular Shape of XeF3¯