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Below is the perspective drawings for XeF2.  Below the structure are arrows indicating the overall direction of polarity or a “0” if the molecule is non polar.

### Exploring Molecular Polarity

#### Molecule Representation:
The image displays a Lewis structure of a xenon difluoride (\( \text{XeF}_2 \)) molecule. In the structure, a central xenon atom (Xe) is single-bonded to two fluorine atoms (F) on either side. The xenon atom has three lone pairs of electrons.

#### Polarity Indicators:
Below the Lewis structure are several vectors labeled A to G, representing different possible directions and magnitudes of molecular polarity. 

- **A:**  No arrow (indicates non-polarity)
- **B:** Horizontal arrow pointing right
- **C:** Diagonal arrow pointing towards the upper right
- **D:** Vertical arrow pointing up
- **E:** Vertical arrow pointing down
- **F:** Diagonal arrow pointing towards the lower left
- **G:** Horizontal arrow pointing left

#### Question:
What is the correct indication of polarity for this molecule?

#### Explanation:
The indicated task is to determine the polarity direction for the \(\text{XeF}_2\) molecule using the vectors provided. The molecular geometry of \(\text{XeF}_2\) is linear. Due to symmetry, the dipoles of the F atoms cancel each other out, resulting in no net dipole moment. Therefore, indicator A, which denotes a non-polar molecule, is the correct one.

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This type of analysis is crucial for understanding molecular interactions, solubility, and physical properties in chemical compounds.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Exploring Molecular Polarity #### Molecule Representation: The image displays a Lewis structure of a xenon difluoride (\( \text{XeF}_2 \)) molecule. In the structure, a central xenon atom (Xe) is single-bonded to two fluorine atoms (F) on either side. The xenon atom has three lone pairs of electrons. #### Polarity Indicators: Below the Lewis structure are several vectors labeled A to G, representing different possible directions and magnitudes of molecular polarity. - **A:** No arrow (indicates non-polarity) - **B:** Horizontal arrow pointing right - **C:** Diagonal arrow pointing towards the upper right - **D:** Vertical arrow pointing up - **E:** Vertical arrow pointing down - **F:** Diagonal arrow pointing towards the lower left - **G:** Horizontal arrow pointing left #### Question: What is the correct indication of polarity for this molecule? #### Explanation: The indicated task is to determine the polarity direction for the \(\text{XeF}_2\) molecule using the vectors provided. The molecular geometry of \(\text{XeF}_2\) is linear. Due to symmetry, the dipoles of the F atoms cancel each other out, resulting in no net dipole moment. Therefore, indicator A, which denotes a non-polar molecule, is the correct one. --- This type of analysis is crucial for understanding molecular interactions, solubility, and physical properties in chemical compounds.
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