NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which xenon fluoride has a distorted octahedral structure in the gas phase?
Options
- AXeF 2
- BXeF 4
- CXeF 6
- DXeF 8
Correct answer
C. XeF 6
Step-by-step solution
XeF 6 has a distorted octahedral structure in the gas phase due to its seven electron pairs (6 bonding pairs and one lone pair).