Give the Number of Lone Pairs Around the Central Atom

question 113

Multiple Choice

Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the molecular geometry of XeF₂.

• A) 0 lone pairs, linear
• B) 1 lone pair, bent
• C) 2 lone pairs, bent
• D) 3 lone pairs, bent
• E) 3 lone pairs, linear

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