You're right to think that a molecule with only two atoms surrounding the central atom should be linear. However, the statement that Germanium Chloride (GeCl2) is bent is incorrect.

Germanium chloride (GeCl2) is a linear molecule.

Here's why:

* Electron Configuration: Germanium has four valence electrons. In GeCl2, it forms two single bonds with the two chlorine atoms. This leaves two lone pairs on the germanium atom.

* VSEPR Theory: The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory predicts the shape of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs.

* Linear Geometry: The two bonding pairs and two lone pairs around the germanium atom arrange themselves in a linear shape to minimize repulsion, resulting in a linear molecule.

Therefore, GeCl2 is not bent but is a linear molecule.

It's possible you may be thinking of a different molecule or there might be a misunderstanding.