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In XeF₂ , xenon has 8 valence electrons and forms 2 bonds (4 electrons used), leaving 4 electrons as 3 lone pairs. With sp³d hybridization, the 5 electron pairs (2 bonding, 3 lone) result in a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry and a linear molecular shape.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure > Topic: Valence Bond Theory and Hybridisation - sp sp2 sp3 dsp2
In XeF₂ , xenon is sp³d hybridized with 5 electron pairs (2 bonding, 3 lone), resulting in a linear shape with a 180° bond angle.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure > Topic: Covalent Bonding - Bond Parameters and Polarity and Fajan's Rule
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