KVPY2013Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
The numbers of lone pair(s) on Xe in XeF ₂ and XeF ₄ are, respectively,
Options
- A2 and 3
- B4 and 1
- C3 and 2
- D4 and 2
Correct answer
C. 3 and 2
Step-by-step solution
XeF ₂ ; no. of lp on Xe =3 XeF ₄² ; no. of lp on Xe =2