What is the shape of XeF4 molecule?

Q. What is the shape of XeF₄ molecule?
Answer: Square planar
Notes: The shape of XeF₄ molecule is Square planar. As per VSEPR theory, there is repulsion between lone pair electrons and bond pair electrons as a result the Xenon tetrafluoride becomes square planar to achieve the stable state.

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