STANDARDChemistry-Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
STANDARD Chemistry VSEPR Theory MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Among the following molecules, (i) XeO₃ (ii) XeOF₄ (iii) XeF₆, those having same number of lone pairs on Xe are
A
(i) and (ii) only
B
(i) and (iii) only
C
(ii) and (iii) only
D
(i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct Answer
Option D
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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