Using the VSEPR Model, the Molecular Geometry of the Central

question 4

Multiple Choice

Using the VSEPR model, the molecular geometry of the central atom in XeF₄ is __________.

• A)tetrahedral
• B)seesaw
• C)square planar
• D)trigonal bipyramidal
• E)square pyramidal

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