Q35 / 180 · KCET 2016 · Chemistry

The shape of \( X e F_{6} \) is,

A
Square planar
Correct answer
B
Distorted octahedral
C
Square pyrimidal
D
Pyramidal

Solution

The shape of \( X e F_{6} \) is distorted octahedral. The distortion is due to an extra lone pair of electrons on xenon, which
keeps oscillating and hence distortion occurs.

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

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