The structure of XeOF₄ is
Options
(a) planar
(b) tetrahedral
(c) square pyramidal
(d) pyramidal
Correct Answer:
square pyramidal
Explanation:
In XeOF₄, Xe is sp³d²-hybridised. Xe atom has one lone pair and 6 bond pairs with one π bond pair. Hence, it is geometry is square pyramidal due to lone pair effect.