According to the VSEPR theory, the geometry of the molecule $O F_{2}$ would be:

linear

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square planar

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tetrahedral

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octahedral

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Solution

The correct option is A linear
According to VSEPR theory, ${O F}_{2}$ geometry is linear.
$F - O - F$
This is because of the repulsion between the lone pair electrons of oxygen and fluorine.

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