Question

$Xe{O}_3$ contains :

• A. Four $\pi$-bonds, and the remaining four electron pairs form a tetrahedron with one corner occupied by a lone pair
• B. Six electron pairs and two lone pairs
• C. Two $\pi$-bonds, and two corners of a tetrahedron occupied by a lone pair
• D. Three $\pi$-bonds, and the remaining four electron pairs form a tetrahedron with one corner occupied by a lone pair

Answer 1

The correct option is D Three $\pi$-bonds, and the remaining four electron pairs form a tetrahedron with one corner occupied by a lone pair

$Xe{O}_3=3+\frac{8-6}{2}=3+1$
Three $\pi$ bonds
Four electrons pairs Tetrahedron with one lone pair.