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The structure of XeF(6) is experimentall...

The structure of `XeF_(6)` is experimentally determined to be distorted octahedron. Its structure according to VSEPR theory is-

A

octahedron

B

trigonal bipyramid

C

pentagonal bipyramid

D

tetragonal bipyramid

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The correct Answer is:
C
In `XeF_(6),Xe` is surrounded by 6 bonds pairs and one lone pair. So, according to VSPER theory, the geometry (geometry of electron pairs) is pentagonal bipyramid.
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