In XeF4 molecule, the two lone pairs of electrons on Xe atom occupy which of the following positions on the square planar structure?

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Two adjacent corners on the planar square

Two diagonally opposite corners on the planar square

One corner of the planar square and one trans position

Two trans positions

answer is D.

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In XeF4 molecule, the two lone pairs of electrons on Xe atom occupy two trans positions

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