For which of the following molecules is the electron pair geometry octahedral and the molecular geometry square planar? A)SF₆ B)ClF₃ C)XeF₄ D)BrF₆ E)I₃^-

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In XeFS14, Xenon has 6 electron pairs, resulting in an octahedral electron pair geometry. However, due to the presence of 4 bonding pairs and 2 lone pairs, the molecular geometry is square planar. None of the other molecules listed have this combination of electron pair and molecular geometries.

For Which of the Following Molecules Is the Electron Pair