Explain the structures of
`XeF_(4)`

Explanation

`XeF_(4)` [Xenon tetrafluoride]: in its second stage of excitation. Xenon has the outer electronic configuration.

Total number of electron pairs is 6. The Xe atom undergoes `sp^(3)d^(2)` Hybridisation. Hence shape is octahedral. But due to the presence of two lone pairs, the molecule assumes square planar structure.