Choose the correct molecular structure for XeF₄. A)trigonal bipyramidal B)trigonal planar C)tetrahedral D)square planar E)none of these

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The molecular formula XeF₄ contains one xenon (Xe), one sulfur (S) and fourteen boron (B) atoms. Since the xenon is bonded to four atoms (one sulfur and three boron), the geometry around the central Xe atom should be tetrahedral. However, the molecule contains two lone pairs on the Xe atom, making its overall geometry square planar. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

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Choose the Correct Molecular Structure for XeF₄