What Is the Molecular Shape of XeO₂F₂ as Predicted by the VSEPR

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular shape of XeO₂F₂ as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

• A) square planar
• B) tetrahedral
• C) square pyramidal
• D) see-saw
• E) octahedral

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