The possible electron pair and molecular geometries are:
XeF2
Total valence electrons:
Group Valence Electrons
Xe 8A 1 × 8 e– = 8 e–
F 7A 2 × 7 e– = 14 e–
Total: 22 valence e–
Lewis structure:
Which of these molecules are linear? Check all that apply.
XeF2
BeCl2
SF2
NO2-
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