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In XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6(g) the number of lone pairs on Xe respectively are :

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a

2, 3, 1

b

1, 2, 3

c

4, 1, 2

d

3, 2, 1

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

In XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6(g) the number of lone pairs on Xe respectively are 3, 2, 1.

The number of bond pairs are 2,4 and 6 respectively. The total number of valence electrons on Xe are 8.

Hence, the option D is correct.

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In XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6(g) the number of lone pairs on Xe respectively are :