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The shape of the molecule \[XeO{{F}_{2}}\] is

A) Tetrahedral

B) square pyramidal

C) T-shape          

D)  square planar

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

In \[XeO{{F}_{2}}\] there are 3 bond pairs and 2 lone pair of electrons. So, the hybridisation is \[s{{p}^{3}}d\] and structure should be trigonal bipyramidal. But its actual geometry is T-shaped because of the presence of two lone pairs which occupy equatorial position.