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Number of lone pairs of electrons on Xe atoms XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6 molecules are respectively.

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3, 2 and 1
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4, 3 and 2
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2, 3 and 1
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3, 2 and 0
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Solution

The correct option is A 3, 2 and 1
XeF2=2+822=2+3
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XeF4=4+842=4+2
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XeF6=6+862=6+1
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Option A is correct.

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