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What are the differences between the shape and structure ofXeF4?


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Difference between the shape and structure ofXeF4:

  • The shape of XeF4 is given as a square planar.
  • The central Xe atom consists of 4 bond pairs of electrons and two lone pairs of electrons.
  • The compound undergoes sp3d2hybridization which results in octahedral electron geometry along with square planar molecular geometry.
  • The two lone pairs are situated at opposite corners of an octahedron, which helps in minimizing the repulsion between them.
  • The structure of XeF4is also square planar, which can be given as:

Hence, as both the word shape and structure are used synonymously, hence there is no difference in the shape and structure ofXeF4, as both are represented as square planar.


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