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The structure of XeO(2)F(2) is...

The structure of `XeO_(2)F_(2)` is

A

Trigonal bipyramidal

B

square planar

C

Tetrahedral

D

Seesaw.

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The correct Answer is:
A
In `XeO_(2)F_(2)` the bonding arrangement around the central atom Xe is :

Lewis structure of `XeO_(2)F_(2)`
According to VSEPR theory, arrangement of electron bipyramidal. Due to presence of lone pair on equatorial position, the shape of the molecule is see-saw as shown below :
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