Multiple choice

Which of the following molecules/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. Only 1 and 2.

  4. Only 2 and 3.

  5. Only 1 and 3.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to VSEPR theory, BrF4- and XeF4 both have four bond pair of electrons and two lone pair of electrons with square planar shape. TeCl4 has four bond pair 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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