Multiple choice

Which of the following molecule/molecular ions has/have square planar shape on the basis of VSEPR theory?

  1. BrF4-
  2. XeF4
  3. TeCl4

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. 2 and 3

  5. 1 and 3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to VSEPR theory, BrF4- and XeF4 both have four bond pairs of electrons and two lone pairs of electrons with square planar shape. TeCl4 has four bond pairs of electrons and one lone pair of electrons with distorted trigonal bipyramidal shape. Hence, 1 and 2 have square planar shape.

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