What is the molecular geometry of the compound xenon hexafluoride?

Octahedral

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Trigonal planar

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Trigonal pyrimidal

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Bent

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Solution

The correct option is A Octahedral
$X e F_{6}$
SN $(X e) = 1 + 6 = 7$
$s p^{3} d^{3}$ hybridization with one lone pair and six bond pair. Therefore capped octahedral.

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