The structure of $XeF_{6}$ is experimentally determined to be a distorted octahedron. Its structure according to $VSEPR$ theory is

  • A
    octahedron
  • B
    trigonal bipyramid
  • C
    pentagonal bipyramid
  • D
    tetragonal bipyramid

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