Evaluate the effect of lone pairs on the central atom in the molecule XeF₄.

• A. The molecule is polar because it has different surrounding elements.
• B. The molecule is nonpolar because the lone pairs are symmetrically arranged, canceling out dipole moments.
• C. The molecule is polar because it has lone pairs on the central atom.
• D. The molecule is nonpolar because it is a hydrocarbon.

Answer: (B)