Question

The structure of $XeO{F}_4$ is

• A. planar
• B. tetrahedral
• C. square pyramidal
• D. pyramidal

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In $XeO{F}_4,Xe$ is $s{p}^3{d}^2$ hybridised, $Xe$ atom has one lone pair and 6 bond pairs with one $\pi$-bond pair hence geometry is square pyramidal due to lone pair effect.