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What is the molecular geometry of XeO2F2?

1. Trigonal bipyramidal
2. Square planar
3. Tetrahedral
4. See-saw

Correct answer: See-saw

Solution

XeO2F2 has 5 electron domains (2 Xe=O, 2 Xe-F, 1 lone pair) giving a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry; with one equatorial lone pair the molecular shape is see-saw.

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