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XeO4 is tetrahedral. The total number of valence electrons in the molecule is 32 (6 x 4 oxygens and 8 from the Xe) which when divided equally among the oxygens with a double bond to the Xe gives every O molecule a full outer shell, and the Xe an extended shell. If XeO4 (4-), then each O would be single-bonded to the Xe.

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The molecular geometry of XeO3 is trigonal pyramidal. This means that the central xenon atom is surrounded by three oxygen atoms and has a lone pair of electrons, giving it a pyramidal shape.

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Trigonal pyramidal

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