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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which statements are NOT TRUE about 
?
A
It has a see-saw shape.
B, C and E only
B, C and E only
B
Xe has 5 electron pairs in its valence shell in 
.
B and D only
. B and D only
C
The 
bond angle is close to 
.
A and D only
bond angle is close to . A and D only
D
The 
bond angle is close to 
(E) Xe has 16 valence electrons in
. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
B, D and E only
bond angle is close to (E) Xe has 16 valence electrons in
. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. B, D and E only
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Xe has 7 electron pair in its valence shell
Bond angle is close to 
F-Xe-F Bond angle is close to 
(E) Xe has 14 valence electron in 
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