Q56 / 160 · JIPMER 2011 · Chemistry

The geometry of $\mathrm{XeF}_6$ is

  • A
    planar hexagon
  • B
    regular octahedron
  • Correct answer
    C
    distorted octahedron
  • D
    square bipyramid

Solution

The geometry of $\mathrm{XeF}_6$ is distorted octahedral in which all the six positions are occupied by fluorine atoms and the lone pair of electrons of Xe atom is present at the corner of one of the triangular faces. Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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