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Select the correct statement regarding the structure and properties of , , and .

  1. A. is linear, is square planar, and is distorted octahedral.
  2. B. is bent, is tetrahedral, and is octahedral.
  3. C. is linear, is square pyramidal, and is trigonal prismatic.
  4. D. is linear, is square planar, and is perfectly octahedral.
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Correct answer: A is linear, is square planar, and is distorted octahedral.

Solution

  1. has lone pairs on Xe, resulting in a linear geometry.
  2. has lone pairs on Xe, resulting in a square planar geometry.
  3. has lone pair on Xe, causing distortion from a perfect octahedral geometry.
  4. Hence the answer is (A).

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