Shape of $X e F_{2}$ molecule is :

Trigonal bi pyramidal

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Tetrahedral

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Square pyramidal

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Linear

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Solution

The correct option is B Linear
Three lone-pairs are at three equatorial positions and two unpaired electrons from two $σ$ -bonds with F-atoms at axial position forming trigonal bipyramidal geometry.
Since, both F - atoms are at axial position so it form linear shape
Hence option D is correct.

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