Which of the following has a square planar geometry according to the VSEPR theory? Atomic number: B=5, S =16… · ABC26IN0586

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding · Topic: VSEPR Geometry · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

Which of the following has a square planar geometry according to the VSEPR theory? Atomic number: $\mathrm{B}=5, \mathrm{S} =16, \mathrm{Xe}=54$.

(a)$\mathrm{XeO}_{2} \mathrm{F}_{2}$

(b)$\mathrm{SF}_{4}$

(c)$\mathrm{BF}_{4}^{-}$

(d)$\mathrm{XeF}_{4}$

Answer

Answer: D ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

XeF₄ (AX₄E₂) is square planar (d).

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