The Bonding Within Xenon Tetrafluoride, XeF₄, Is Best Described, Using

question 10

Multiple Choice

The bonding within xenon tetrafluoride, XeF₄, is best described, using valence-bond and valence-shell electron-pair repulsion theory, as resulting from formation of sp³d² hybrid orbitals on the xenon atom, four of which form  bonds to fluorine atoms. Which of the following structures is consistent with this model?

• A) Tetrahedral
• B) Irregular tetrahedral
• C) See-saw
• D) Square planar

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