According to VSEPR model, the shape of [XeOF₅]⁻ is · ABC26IN0321
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding · Topic: Chemical Bonding – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
According to VSEPR model, the shape of $\left[\mathrm{XeOF}_{5}\right]^{-}$ is
(a)Octahedral
(b)Trigonal bipyramidal
(c)square pyramidal
(d)pentagonal monopyramidal
Answer
Answer: D ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
Xe in [XeOF₅]⁻ has six bonding pairs (one O, five F) and one lone pair — seven electron domains, AX₆E: pentagonal pyramidal (pentagonal monopyramidal) (d).