Question

The structure of $Xe{F}_2$ is:

• A. Trigonal planar
• B. Linear
• C. Square planar
• D. Pyramidal

Answer 1

The correct option is B Linear

$Xe{F}_2$ structure features two covalent bonds between one xenon atom and two fluorine atoms. The xenon atom also holds 3 lone pairs of electrons. The hybridisation of the molecule is $s{p}^{3}d$.

It is a linear molecule.