Which of the following species will have a Lewis structure most like that of IF₄^-? A) XeF₄ B) SO₄^2- C) PF₄⁺ D) SF₄ E) IO₄^-

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XeF₄ has the same central atom (Xe) as IF₄^- and the same number of valence electrons. Furthermore, both molecules have similar bonding patterns with two lone pairs and three bonded atoms. The only difference is the nature of the bonded atoms (F vs. S and P).

Which of the Following Species Will Have a Lewis Structure