Discuss the structure of
$X e F_{4}$ :

Linear

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Square Planar

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Square Pyramidal

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Tetrahedral

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Solution

The correct option is C Square Planar

Four unpaired electrons form four -bonds with fluorine atoms and two lone-pairs are above and below the plane containing Xe and F atoms. The structure is square planar.
Hence option B is correct.

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