STANDARD Chemistry VSEPR Theory MCQ Question
Among the following molecules, (i) XeO₃ (ii) XeOF₄ (iii) XeF₆, those having same number of lone pairs on Xe are
(i) and (ii) only
(i) and (iii) only
(ii) and (iii) only
(i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
XeO₃, XeOF₄, and XeF₆ all have the same number of lone pairs on the xenon atom. Each molecule has one lone pair on Xe.
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