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Q. The shape of $XeOF_{4}$ by VSEPR theory is:

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Solution:

$sp^{3}d^{2}$ hybridization

4 B.P + 1 B.P (Doubly bonded) + 1 L.P

Square pyramidal

Solution

Oxygen atom doubly bonded to Xe lone pair of electrons on axial position.