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What is the molecular geometry of XeO3?

1. Irregular octahedral XeOF4
2. Square pyramidal XeF4
3. Triangular pyramidal XeO3
4. Square planar XeF4

Correct answer: Triangular pyramidal XeO3

Solution

XeO3 has a pyramidal structure due to the presence of three bond pairs and one lone pair on the xenon atom, which leads to a trigonal pyramidal geometry.

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