Q.

The number of lone pairs in XeF2,XeF4 and XeF6 are respectively

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

3,2 and 1

b

2,2 and 1

c

1,2 and 3

d

1,3 and 2

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Xe has 8 valence electrons.

  • In XeF2, it has a linear structure. It has two Xe-F bonds lying linear to each other.

                         The number of lone pairs are 3.

  • InXeF4, it has a square planar structure. The four Xe-F bonds are perpendicular to each other.

                      The number of lone pairs are 2. 

  • InXeF6 it has distorted octahedral structure .It has 6 bond pairs and 1 lone pair

Hence, the number of lone pairs in XeF2,XeF4 and XeF6 are 3, 2 and 1.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon