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Explain the following situations :
`XeF_(2)` has a straight linear structure and not a bent angular structure .

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(i) In `Xe F_(2) , Xe` is `sp^3` d-hybridised having 2 bond pairs and 3 Ione pairs of electrons. The 3 lone pairs of electrons in `XeF_2` are present at equatorial positions so as to minimise repulsion.
Hence, `XeF_2` has a linear structure.
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