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In XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6 the number of lone pairs on Xe is respectively__________.

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2, 3, 1
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1, 2, 3
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4, 1, 2
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3, 2, 1
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Solution

The correct option is D 3, 2, 1
XeF2 has 2 bond pairs and 3 lone pairs.
XeF4 has 4 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs.
XeF6 has 6 bond pairs and 1 lone pairs.

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