2 pair
3 pair
4 pair
5 pair
6 pair

Formula
Lewis Structure
3D Representation
Spacefilling
3D Model
3D model
w/lone pairs
PF6-


for a QTVR object

XeF4
 


for a QTVR object

The correct structure for XeF4 is drawn above; however, an alternate structure can be drawn. compare

This orientation is not expected because it places two lone pairs next to each other. Since lone pairs occupy more space than bonding pairs the lowest energy structure is the one in which the lone pairs are as far appart as possible; i.e., the stucture drawn above.


 


for a QTVR object

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