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Shape and Geometry Using VSEPR

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Which of the following is the shape of $X e F_{2}$ ?

Linear

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Trigonal bipyramidal

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See-saw shaped

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T-shaped

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Solution

The correct option is A Linear
$X e F_{2}$ has 2 bond pairs and 3 lone pairs and so is $s p^{3} d$ hybridized. It has a geometry of trigonal bipyramidal in which the 3 lone pairs are placed in the equatorial positions (according to Bent's rule) to minimize the repulsions and the two $F$ atoms are placed in axial positions, giving a linear shape.

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