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Hybridisation and structure of $XeF_2$ is

$sp^3d^2$ , square planar

$sp^3$ , tetrahedral

$sp^3d$ , trigonal bipyramidal

$sp^3d^2$ , hexagonal

Answer

$sp^3d$ , trigonal bipyramidal

Explanation

Solution

$XeF_2$ has trigonal bipyramidal geometry due to $sp^3d$ hybridisation of $Xe$ . Three equatorial positions are occupied by lone pairs of electrons giving a linear shape to the molecule.

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