$XeF_4$ is square planar while $XeF_6$ has a distorted octahedral structure. What is the correct explanation for this observation?
- ABoth molecules have one lone pair of electrons
- BBoth molecules have two lone pairs of electrons
- C$XeF_4$ does not have any lone pair of electrons; $XeF_6$ has one lone pair of electrons on $Xe$
- D$XeF_4$ has two lone pairs of electrons on $Xe$; $XeF_6$ has one lone pair of electrons on $Xe$
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