XeF4 Bonding Atoms: Non-Bonding Electron pairs (central atom): Electron Pair Geometry: Select an answer Molecular Shape: Select an answer Polar: ?
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Xe is the central atom, and it has 8 valence electrons. Each F atom contributes 7 valence electrons. Therefore, the total number of valence electrons is: 8 (Xe) + 4(7) (F) = 36 To distribute the electrons, we place 4 F atoms around the Xe atom, each forming a Show more…
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