MCQ
The shape of $XeO _2 F _2$ molecule is
  • A
    trigonal bipyramidal
  • B
    square plannar
  • C
    tetrahedral
  • see-saw

Answer

Correct option: D.
see-saw
d
$XeO _2 F _2$ has trigonal bipyramidal geometry. Due to presence of lone pair on equitorial position, the shape is see-saw.

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