Which of the following shape are not possible for possible value of 'n' in XeFn molecule?
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a
Linear
b
Square planar
c
Trigonal planar
d
Capped octahedral
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
In XeFn, possible value of n is 2,4,6,8, then compound should be XeF2 (linear), XeF4 (square planar), XeF6 (capped octahedral). So in this case trigonal planar molecule does not possible.