Question

The shape of XeF4 molecule is

• A. Bent
• B. Tetrahedral
• C. Square planar
• D. Trigonal pyramidal

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Square planar

• The shape of the XeF₄ (Xenon Tetrafluoride) molecule is square planar.

• Xenon is a noble gas, it has 8 valence electrons.

• Each of the 4 fluorine atoms contributes 1 electron for sharing, adding 4 electrons.

• Total Electron Pairs=8+4=12electrons, which gives 6 electron pairs.

• Out of the 6 electron pairs:4 are bonding pairs & 2 are lone pairs.

• o minimize repulsion, the two lone pairs occupy positions directly opposite each other.This leaves the 4 Fluorine atoms arranged in a flat plane around the Xenon atom at $90^\circ$ angles from each other.