Question

Is XeF2 isostructural with CO2​

Answer 1

Answer:

XeF2=AB2L3, CO2=AB2L0

So they aren't Isostructural.....

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Answer 2

Answer:

Yes, XeF2 is isostructural with CO2.

Explanation:

Two molecules are called isostructural when they lie in a plane with same orientation and shape.

CO2 is Sp2 hybridized with a saturated double bond. The angle is at 180° and shape linear. It has 4 electron domains with 2 electron pairs and 2 lone pair giving a linear shape.

XeF2 is a linear molecule with 180°. It is Sp3d hybridized. It initially has a trigonal pyramidal shape but eventually becomes linear when a lone pair occupies the third position.  

Since both of them have 180° angle with linear orientation. They are isostructural.

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