JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 4. Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Which statements are NOT TRUE about \( XeO_{2}F_{2} \)?
A. It has a see-saw shape.
B. Xe has 5 electron pairs in its valence shell in \( XeO_{2}F_{2} \).
C. The O-Xe-O bond angle is close to \( 180^{\circ} \).
D. The F-Xe-F bond angle is close to \( 180^{\circ} \).
E. Xe has 16 valence electrons in \( XeO_{2}F_{2} \).
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- A B, C and E only
- B B and D only
- C A and D only
- D B, D and E only
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) B, C and E only
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Detailed explanation
(A) (B) Xe has 7 electron pair in its valence shell (C) O-Xe-O Bond angle is close to \( 120^{\circ} \) (D) F-Xe-F Bond angle is close to \( 180^{\circ} \) (E) Xe has 14 valence electron in \( XeO_{2}F_{2}\)
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