Question

Which of the following has maximum number of lone pairs associated with $Xe$ ?

• A. $Xe{F}_4$
• B. $Xe{F}_6$
• C. $Xe{F}_2$
• D. $Xe{O}_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$Xe{F}_2$ has the maximum number of lone pairs of electrons. Number of lone pair of electrons for $Xe{F}_2$ is $3$ .