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$\mathrm{XeF}_2$ is isostructural with
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEETNEET 2013 (All India)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{TeF}_2$
  • B $\mathrm{ICl}_2^{-}$
  • C $\mathrm{SbCl}_3$
  • D $\mathrm{BaCl}_2$
Solution:
2548 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\mathrm{ICl}_2^{-}$
Species having the same number of bond pairs and lone pairs are isostructural (have same structure).


Thus, $\mathrm{XeF}_2$, is isostructural with $\mathrm{CCl}_2^{-}$and $\mathrm{BaCl}_2$.

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