Question

Square planar compound is:

• A. CCl\(_4\)
• B. CS\(_2\)
• C. XeF\(_4\)
• D.

Hint:

For square planar geometry, look for coordination compounds with a central metal atom in the \(d^8\) configuration, such as Ni\(^{2+}\) or Pt\(^{2+}\). Xenon in XeF\(_4\) also follows this rule.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The geometry of a coordination compound is determined by the number of bonds or electron pairs around the central atom. - CCl\(_4\) (Carbon tetrachloride) has a tetrahedral geometry, not square planar. - CS\(_2\) (Carbon disulfide) has a linear geometry due to the arrangement of bonding pairs around carbon. - XeF\(_4\) (Xenon tetrafluoride) is a square planar compound. Xenon, in the +4 oxidation state, has four fluorine atoms arranged in a square planar geometry around the central xenon atom. This geometry is typical for d\(^{10}\)s\(^{2}\)p\(^{6}\)d\(^{10}\)-electronic configurations, where the central atom has two lone pairs. Thus, XeF\(_4\) is the correct square planar compound.