Question

An example of a molecule having $6$ bond pairs and $1$ lone pairs

• A. $Xe{F}_6$
• B. $H_{2}S{O}_4$
• C. $Cl{F}_3$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $Xe{F}_6$

The valence electrons in $Xe$ are $8$, out of which six electrons forms six covalent bonds with six fluorine atoms. So in $Xe{F}_6$ molecule, there are six sigma bond pairs and there is one lone pair around the central atom, resulting a distorted octahedral shape.