Q. XeF₂ is isostructural with
A) TeF₂
B) ICl₂⁻
C) SbCl₃
D) BaCl₂
Explanation
[Solution from source] XeF₂ has 5 electron pairs (2 bond pairs, 3 lone pairs), sp³d, and is linear. ICl₂⁻ also has 2 bond pairs and 3 lone pairs, so it is linear too. TeF₂ is bent and SbCl₃ is pyramidal; BaCl₂ is an ionic solid. Answer (2).
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