NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructurePractice
Which of the following shape are not possible for possible value of 'n' in X e F n molecule?
Options
- ALinear
- BSquare planar
- CTrigonal planar
- DCapped octahedral
Correct answer
C. Trigonal planar
Step-by-step solution
In X e F n , the possible values of 'n' is 2, 4, 6, then compound should be X e F 2 ( s p 3 d linear), X e F 4 ( s p 3 d 2 square planar) X e F 6 ( s p 3 d 3 capped octahedral) so in this case trigonal planar molecule is not possible.