Chemistry · 2026
JEE Main · 23 January 2026, Shift 2 · Q53
Which statements are NOT TRUE about XeO_2 F_2? A. It has a see-saw shape. B. Xe has 5 electron pairs in its valence shell in XeO_2 F_2. C. The O - Xe…
Which statements are NOT TRUE about $\displaystyle \mathrm{XeO}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$ ?
A. It has a see-saw shape.
B. Xe has $\displaystyle 5$ electron pairs in its valence shell in $\displaystyle \mathrm{XeO}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$.
C. The $\displaystyle \mathrm{O}-\mathrm{Xe}-\mathrm{O}$ bond angle is close to $\displaystyle 180^{\circ}$.
D. The F-Xe-F bond angle is close to $\displaystyle 180$°.
E. Xe has $\displaystyle 16$ valence electrons in $\displaystyle \mathrm{XeO}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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