Is xenon tetrafluoride, {eq}\rm XeF_4 {/eq}, tetrahedral or square planar?
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Is xenon tetrafluoride, {eq}\rm XeF_4 {/eq}, tetrahedral or square planar?
VSEPR Theory
The VSEPR theory is used to determine the geometry of a compound or ion by determining the number of electron groups present on the central atom. The VSEPR theory states that the shape of a molecule is formed in such a way that repulsion between electrons is to a minimum.
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