The number of lone pairs of electrons present on Xe in `XeF_(2)` ?
The number of lone pairs of electrons present on Xe in `XeF_(2)` ?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 1
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Correct Answer - A
In `XeF_(2)`,
No of electrons around Xe = 8 + 2 = 10
No. of electrons pairs = 10/2 = 5
Bond pairs = 2
Lone pairs = 5 - 2 = 3.
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