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XeF4 and XeF2 have lone pairs of electrons on the central atom that is non polar. Explain why they have no dipole moment.
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- XeF4 (Xenon Tetrafluoride) has a square planar geometry. - XeF2 (Xenon Difluoride) has a linear geometry. Show more…
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