Although both molecules have 4 F atoms each, SeF4 has _______________  electron group geometry, _________________ molecular geometry and is _____________________, whereas XeF4 has ____________________ electron group geometry, _____________________

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1. Although both molecules have 4 F atoms each, SeF4 has _______________  electron group geometry, _________________ molecular geometry and is _____________________, whereas XeF4 has ____________________ electron group geometry, _____________________ molecular geometry and is ______________________. 

CHOICES:

  • nonpolar
  • trigonal bipyramidal
  • polar
  • seesaw
  • square planar
  • octahedral

2. Match the formula with the approximate bond angle around its central atom

109.5o = ?
120= ?
90o = ?
 
CHOICES:
  • ClF3
  • NO2-
  • NH3

3. How many of the following have five (5) electron groups around the central atom?

     BrF5,  PCl5,  ClF3,  XeF2

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