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The melting point of XeF2\text{XeF}_2XeF2​ is higher than the melting point of ClF3\text{ClF}_3ClF3​.

Explain why the melting points of these two compounds are different. \nIn\nIn\nIn your answer you should give the shape of each molecule, explain why each molecule has that shape, and how the shape influences the forces that affect the melting point.

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