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What is the shape of Xenon Difluoride (XeF₂)?
What is the shape of Xenon Difluoride (XeF₂)?
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Consider the number of bonding and lone pairs.
Updated On: Mar 30, 2025
- Linear
- Bent
- Trigonal Planar
- Tetrahedral
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Solution and Explanation
XeF₂ has 2 bonding pairs and 3 lone pairs around the central Xe atom, leading to a linear shape due to the repulsion of lone pairs.
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