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Assertion : The shape of XeF(4) is squar...

Assertion : The shape of `XeF_(4)` is square- planar.
Reason : In an octahedral geometry, a single lone pair can occupy any position but a second lone pair will occupy the opposite position to the first lone pair.

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If assertion is true but the reason is false

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If assertion is false but reason is true

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IF both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion

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If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

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