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XeF2\text{XeF}_2 is isostructural with:

A

TeF2\text{TeF}_2

B

ICl2\text{ICl}_2^-

C

SbCl3\text{SbCl}_3

D

BCl3\text{BCl}_3

Step-by-Step Solution

To determine if species are isostructural, we need to compare their shapes using VSEPR theory.

  • XeF2\text{XeF}_2: The central Xenon atom has 8 valence electrons. It forms 2 σ\sigma bonds with Fluorine atoms and has 3 lone pairs. The steric number is 5 (sp3dsp^3d hybridisation). To minimise repulsion, the 3 lone pairs occupy equatorial positions, resulting in a linear shape.
  • TeF2\text{TeF}_2: Tellurium has 6 valence electrons, forms 2 bonds, and has 2 lone pairs (sp3sp^3, bent shape).
  • ICl2\text{ICl}_2^-: The central Iodine atom has 7 valence electrons plus 1 from the negative charge, totalling 8 valence electrons. It forms 2 σ\sigma bonds with Chlorine atoms and has 3 lone pairs. The steric number is 5 (sp3dsp^3d hybridisation). Similar to XeF2\text{XeF}_2, it has a linear shape.
  • SbCl3\text{SbCl}_3: Antimony has 5 valence electrons, forms 3 bonds, and has 1 lone pair (sp3sp^3, trigonal pyramidal).
  • BCl3\text{BCl}_3: Boron has 3 valence electrons, forms 3 bonds, and has 0 lone pairs (sp2sp^2, trigonal planar). Therefore, XeF2\text{XeF}_2 is isostructural with ICl2\text{ICl}_2^-.
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