From the list below, select the shape that describes $B r_{2}$ .

Linear

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Bent (v-shaped)

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Trigonal planar

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Pyramindal

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Regular tetrahedral

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Solution

The correct option is A Linear
It has 7 valence electrons. We have two of them though. Multiply that by 2, for a total of 14 valence electrons for the ${B r}_{2}$ Lewis structure. Hence,They both share an electron each to complete their octet configuration.

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