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Shape of XeF_2 is

Option: 1

triangular bipyramidal


Option: 2

linear


Option: 3

tetrahedral


Option: 4

V-shaped


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As we have learnt,

In Xenon difluoride, Xe has 5 electron pairs (3 lone pairs and 2 bond pairs). Hence, it has sp^3d hybridisation.

The structure is given as

Lone pairs occupy the axial position whereas Fluorine occupies the axial position. The shape of the molecule is linear.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (2)

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