In XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6 the number of lone pairs on Xe is respectively__________.
A
2, 3, 1
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B
1, 2, 3
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C
4, 1, 2
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D
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.