Determine the electron geometry (eg)and molecular geometry (mg)of XeF₄. A)eg = tetrahedral,mg = tetrahedral B)eg = linear,mg = linear C)eg = tetrahedral,mg = bent D)eg = trigonal bipyramidal,mg = tetrahedral E)eg = octahedral,mg = square planar

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XeF4 has six regions of electron density (four bonding pairs and two lone pairs) around the central xenon atom, resulting in an octahedral electron geometry. The molecular geometry, considering the lone pairs, is square planar.

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of XeF4

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of XeF₄