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Question

Based on the VSEPR theory, determine whether XeCl₄ or CCl₄ will have smaller Cl–X–Cl angles.

Accepted Answer

XeCl₄ will have smaller Cl–X–Cl angles.

Answer

CCl₄ will have smaller Cl–X–Cl angles.

Answer

XeCl₄ and CCl₄ will have the same Cl–X–Cl angles.