Question

The shape of $Xe{O}_2{F}_2$ is .

• A. trigonal bipyramidal
• B. see-saw
• C. square planar

Answer 1

The correct option is B see-saw

The hybridisation of the central atom is $s{p}^{3}d$.
The expected geometry is trigonal bipyramidal.
But due to the presence of lone pairs, the structure turns out to be see-saw shaped.