Linear Geometry, AX 2E3

 Expected bond angle 180°
AX2E3
Electron Lone Pairs in the equatorial position, molecular geometry depends on the positions of the atomic nuclei

Eg I3-, XeF2

I3-

LEWIS STRUCTURE COUPER STRUCTURE
I3- I3-
Expanded octet
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XeF2

LEWIS STRUCTURE COUPER STRUCTURE
XeF2 XeF2
Expanded octet


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