Problem: Does the VSEPR theory predict that XeF 2 is linear?
FREE Expert Solution
The VSEPR model can predict the structure of nearly any molecule or polyatomic ion in which the central atom is a nonmetal, as well as the structures of many molecules and polyatomic ions with a central metal atom.
Steps to Apply the VSEPR Model:
- Draw the Lewis structure for the molecule.
- Count the electron pairs and arrange them in a way that minimizes repulsion (that is, put the pairs as far apart as possible).
- Determine the positions of the atoms from the way the electron pairs are shared.
- Determine the name of the molecular structure from the positions of the atoms.
Draw the Lewis Structure of XeF2:
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Does the VSEPR theory predict that XeF 2 is linear?
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