Question

Among the following molecules (i)$\overset{\bullet \bullet}{Xe}O_{3}$ (ii)$\overset{\bullet \bullet}{Xe}OF_4$ (iii)$\overset{\bullet \bullet}{Xe}F_6$ 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)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer 2

$XeOF _{4}$, square planar ( $s p^{3} d^{2}$ hybridisation) As shown above all the compounds have one lone