Question

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

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

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

	Species	Hybridisation of $Xe$	Lone pair on $Xe$	Bonding pairs
a	$Xe{O}_3$	$s{p}^3$	1	3
b	$Xe{F}_4$	$s{p}^3{d}^2$	2	4
c	$Xe{F}_6$	$s{p}^3{d}^3$	1	6
d	$Xe{F}_2$	$s{p}^{3}d$	3(max)	2