Question

according to vsepr theory, the molecular geometry of xef₂ is described as ___.
linear
tetrahedral
bent
trigonal pyramidal
trigonal planar

Explanation:

VSEPR theory predicts molecular geometry based on electron - pair repulsions. In XeF₂, the central Xe atom has 2 bonding pairs and 3 lone pairs. The electron - pair geometry is trigonal bipyramidal, and the molecular geometry is linear to minimize repulsions, with the lone pairs in the equatorial positions.

Answer:

A. linear