Using the VSEPR Model,the Molecular Geometry of the Central Atom

question 131

Multiple Choice

Using the VSEPR model,the molecular geometry of the central atom in XeCl₄ is ________.

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

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