According to VSEPR theory,which of the following species has a square planar molecular structure? A)TeBr₄ B)BrF₃ C)IF₅ D)XeF₄ E)SCl₂

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To determine the molecular geometry using VSEPR theory, we need to count the total number of electron pairs around the central atom and the number of lone pairs. We then use this information to predict the shape of the molecule.

For square planar geometry, the central atom must have four electron pairs, with the two lone pairs located opposite each other. Among the given options, XeF4 has four electron pairs and no lone pairs, making it the only species with a square planar molecular structure.

According to VSEPR Theory,which of the Following Species Has a Square