BITSAT2024ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
Which one of the following compounds is having maximum 'lone pair-lone pair' electron repulsions?
Options
- AClF ₃
- BIF ₅
- CSF ₄
- DXeF ₂
Correct answer
D. XeF ₂
Step-by-step solution
XeF ₂ has three lone pairs and two bond pairs. The three lone pairs are arranged in the equatorial positions because of which they face maximum repulsion from each other.