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Predict the shape and the bond angle (`90^(@)` or more or less) in the following case :
`XeF_(2)` and the angle `F-overset("....")underset("..")(Xe)-F`

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To determine the shape and bond angle of \( \text{XeF}_2 \), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Central Atom The central atom in \( \text{XeF}_2 \) is xenon (Xe). **Hint:** Look for the atom that is bonded to other atoms and has the highest valence electrons. ### Step 2: Determine the Valence Electrons ...
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