Which of the statement is incorrect for XeO4?
Correct answer: D. It has a square planar shape
- A. Four pi bonds are present
- B. Four sp3- p bonds are present
- C. It has a tetrahedral shape
- D. It has a square planar shape
Explanation
XeO4 is a non-polar molecule as the four oxygen atoms are arranged around the Xenon atoms in a tetrahedral fashion, symmetrically opposite to each other. Since it has no lone pair of electrons, the shape of XeO4 is tetrahedral with 4σ and π bonds each with a bond angle of 109°. Since the question asks about the incorrect statement D is our correct answer.
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