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prakhargupta3301
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XeF4 exists in 2nd square planar form. However, my argument is why can't it be in the sea-saw shape(as shown in 1st diag.)?
In 2nd: Lone Pair-Lone pair interactions: 180°(1)
Bond Pair - Lone pair interactions: 90°(8)
In first: Lone Pair-Lone pair interactions: 90°(1) {Edited}
Bond Pair - Lone pair interactions: 90°(6), 180°(2)
Both sum up to be 9 interactions. shape of xef4
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