Xeo2f2 Vsepr

The molecular geometry of XeOF2 is trigonal bipyramidal, according to VSEPR theory. The Xe atom is surrounded by five electron pairs: two lone pairs and three bonding pairs. The three bonding pairs are arranged in a trigonal planar configuration with angles of 120 degrees between them. The two lone pairs occupy axial positions and cause the molecule to have a distorted shape. The bond angles between the axial fluorine atoms and the equatorial fluorine atoms are less than 90 degrees, while the bond angles between the axial fluorine atoms and the lone pairs are greater than 90 degrees. This distortion results in an overall T-shaped molecular shape.