Chapter 22.3, Problem 21.3.1PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The electron domain structure and the molecular structure of ${\text{XeF}}_{\text{3}}^{+}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction: The electron-domain geometry depends upon the total number of domains. In the given ion, there are five bonds pairs present; therefore, the electron-domain geometry of ${\text{XeF}}_{\text{3}}^{+}$ ion is trigonal bipyramidal geometry.
The molecular geometry depends upon the number of lone pairs and bond pairs; the given ion contains two lone pairs on $\text{Xe}$ and three bond pairs. Therefore, the molecular geometry for the ${\text{XeF}}_{\text{3}}^{+}$ ion is T-shaped.

To determine: The correct option for the electron domain structure and the molecular structure of ${\text{XeF}}_{\text{3}}^{+}$ .