AIPMT PRELIMS2000Chemistry-Chemical Bonding

AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Chemistry Molecular Geometry MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which compound has planar structure :

A

XeF₄

B

XeOF₂

C

XeO₂F₂

D

XeO₄

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

XeF₄ has a square planar structure due to sp³d² hybridization and lone pairs on xenon.

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