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Select the correct statement regarding the structure and properties of , , and .
- A. is linear, is square planar, and is distorted octahedral.
- B. is bent, is tetrahedral, and is octahedral.
- C. is linear, is square pyramidal, and is trigonal prismatic.
- 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
- has lone pairs on Xe, resulting in a linear geometry.
- has lone pairs on Xe, resulting in a square planar geometry.
- has lone pair on Xe, causing distortion from a perfect octahedral geometry.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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