The shape of $\mathrm{XeOF}_{4}$ by VSEPR theory is:

The shape of $\mathrm{XeOF}_{4}$ by VSEPR theory is:
  1. trigonal bipyramidal
  2. square pyramidal
  3. octahedral
  4. pentagonal planar

Solution

The shape of \(\mathrm{XeOF}_4\) by VSEPR theory is square pyramidal. The central \(\mathrm{Xe}\) atom in \(\mathrm{XeOF}_4\) has one lone pair of electron and 5 bonding domains. Hence, it undergoes \(\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}^2\) hybridization. .

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