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Of the three molecules `XeF_4, SF_4, SiF_4` one which have tetrahedral structures is

A

All the three

B

Only `SiF_4`

C

Both `SF_4 and XeF_4`

D

Only `SF_4 and XeF_4`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`SF_4` has seesaw shape (5 pairs of electrons) and `XeF_4` has square planar shape (6 pairs of electrons).
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