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Problem

Two different compounds have the chemical formula XeFX2ClX2\ce{XeF2Cl2}. The Lewis diagrams for the two compounds are shown below.
Based on the Lewis diagrams, which of the following correctly compares the polarities of compounds 1 and 2?
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