Write down the hybridization of central atom and shape of `XeF_(2).`

Explanation

To determine the hybridization of the central atom and the shape of \( \text{XeF}_2 \), we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Determine the Valence Electrons
Xenon (Xe) is a noble gas and has 8 valence electrons. Fluorine (F) has 7 valence electrons, but since we have 2 fluorine atoms, we will consider 2 electrons from fluorine for bonding.

### Step 2: Identify Bonding and Lone Pairs
In \( \text{XeF}_2 \):
- Xenon will form 2 bonds with the 2 fluorine atoms, using 2 of its 8 valence electrons.
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