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The Bonding Within Xenon Tetrafluoride, XeF4, Is Best Described, Using σ\sigma

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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 σ\sigma 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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