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The shape of XeF4 is 

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a

tetrahedral

b

square planar

c

trigonal pyrimid

d

square pyramid

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Valence electrons of XeF4=8+4×7=36        Lewis structure

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There are 6 pairs of electrons around. These are directed to form octahedron. The four F atoms occupy apical positions, therefore, the shape of XeF4 is square planar. 

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