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Science Bowl Question

📅 NSB Round Robin 2009🎓 HS🔄 Round 14#️⃣ Question 8❓ TOSS-UP📝 Multiple Choice

According to VSEPR bonding theory, if 2 of the bonded atoms in an octahedral molecule are replaced by 2 electron pairs, the molecule will assume what geometric shape, such as in XeF4:

W) linear
X) trigonal bipyramidal
Y) square planar
Z) square pyramidal
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