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ChemistryMediumMCQ2020 ยท 02 Sep Shift 2

Q28.The shape/structure of [XeF5]โˆ’ and XeO3 F2 , respectively are : (1) pentagonal planar and trigonal bipyramidal (2) octahedral and square pyramidal (3) trigonal bipyramidal and pentagonal planar (4) trigonal bipyramidal and trigonal bipyramidal

What This Question Tests

This question tests the ability to predict the molecular geometry of polyatomic ions and molecules using VSEPR theory, specifically for Xenon compounds which often involve lone pairs.

Concepts Tested

VSEPR TheoryHybridizationLone pairsGeometry of Xenon compounds

Formulas Used

Steric number = (1/2) * (V + M - C + A)

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