Question

The shape of XeF₂ is

(A) Linear

(B) Bent

(C) T-shaped

(D) None of these 

Answer 1

Correct option (A) Linear

Explanation:

XeF₂ has 2 bond pairs and 3 lone pairs in its valence shell. Its geometry is trigonal bipyramid. The lone pairs occupy the equatorial positions while bond pairs occupy the axial positions. Therefore shape of XeF₂ is linear.