The electron group geometry for XeF₂ is ________. A)trigonal planar B)trigonal bipyramid C)bent D)linear E)trigonal pyramidal

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Xe has 3 lone pairs and 5 bonding pairs of electrons, giving it an electron group geometry of octahedral. The five bonding pairs arrange themselves in a trigonal bipyramid geometry, with one lone pair occupying an axial position and one lone pair occupying an equatorial position. Therefore, the electron group geometry for XeF₂ is also trigonal bipyramid.

The Electron Group Geometry for XeF2 Is ________

The Electron Group Geometry for XeF₂ Is ________