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Per NCERT Table 4.7, the shape of XeF₄ (4 bp + 2 lp on Xe) is which?
ATetrahedral
BSquare planar
CTrigonal pyramidal
DOctahedral
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Square planar
Per NCERT Table 4.7, AB₄E₂: XeF₄ = square planar. Two lp's go trans (max separation in octahedral parent geometry).
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