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A tetrafluoride anion is formed by a group 17 element X. Using VSEPR theory, its shape is

  1. ASee-saw
  2. BSquare pyramidal
  3. CSquare planar
  4. DTetrahedral

Answer: C

Group 17 atom X has 7 valence electrons. Electron pairs = , of which 4 are bond pairs and 2 are lone pairs. Octahedral arrangement with trans lone pairs gives a square planar ion.
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