pBlock ElementsII 2 Question 35

38. Draw molecular structures of $\mathrm{XeF}{2}, \mathrm{XeF}{4}$ and $\mathrm{XeO}{2} \mathrm{~F}{2}$, indicating the locations of lone pair(s) of electrons.

(2000, 3M)

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Solution:

linear

square planar

see-saw shaped