Which molecule has a trigonal bipyramidal electron pair geometry but a linear molecular shape?
In XeF₂ , xenon has 5 electron pairs (2 bonding, 3 lone) with sp³d hybridization, giving a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry and a linear shape.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure > Topic: VSEPR Theory and Shapes of Molecules