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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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  • The experimentally determined shape of XeF_(6) is distorted octahedral. However, according to VSEPR theory its shape is-

    A
    octahedral
    B
    pentagonal bipyramidal
    C
    tetragonal bipyramidal
    D
    trigonal bipyramidal

  • The structure of diborane (B_2 H_6) contains-

    A
    four 2c-2e bonds and four 3c-2e bonds
    B
    two 2c-2e bonds and two 3c-3e bonds
    C
    two 2c-2e bonds and four 3c-2e bonds
    D
    four 2c-2e bonds and two 3c-2e bonds

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