Give the electron geometry (eg),molecular geometry (mg),and hybridization for XeF₄. A) eg = tetrahedral, mg = tetrahedral, sp³ B) eg = trigonal pyramidal, mg = trigonal pyramidal, sp³ C) eg = octahedral, mg = square planar, sp³d² D) eg = octahedral, mg = tetrahedral, sp³d² E) eg = trigonal bipyramidal, mg = seesaw, sp³d

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The correct electron geometry (eg) for XeF4 is octahedral because Xe has six electron pairs (four bonding pairs and two lone pairs). The molecular geometry (mg) is square planar as the lone pairs are opposite to each other, leading to a square planar shape. The hybridization is sp^3d^2, which is consistent with an octahedral electron geometry.

Give the Electron Geometry (Eg),molecular Geometry (Mg),and Hybridization for XeF4

Give the Electron Geometry (Eg),molecular Geometry (Mg),and Hybridization for XeF₄