The molecule with linear structure is :

X e O_{3}

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X e F_{4}

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X e F_{6}

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X e F_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is D $X e F_{2}$
$X e F_{2} = 2 + \frac{8 - 2}{2}$
$= 2 + 3$
$s p^{3} d$ hybridisation

$X e F_{2}$ is a linear due to the arrangement of fluorine atoms and the lone pairs of electrons in the symmetric arrangement.

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