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Which of the following is the shape of XeF2?

A
Linear
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Trigonal bipyramidal
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C
See-saw shaped
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T-shaped
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Solution

The correct option is A Linear
XeF2 has 2 bond pairs and 3 lone pairs and so is sp3d 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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