JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3cb032
A tetrafluoride anion XFX4X− is formed by a group 17 element X. Using VSEPR theory, its shape is
ASee-saw
BSquare pyramidal
CSquare planar
DTetrahedral
Answer: C
Group 17 atom X has 7 valence electrons. Electron pairs = (7+4+1)/2=6, of which 4 are bond pairs and 2 are lone pairs. Octahedral arrangement with trans lone pairs gives a square planar ion.