Q. Which of the following has maximum number of lone pairs associated with Xe?
A) $XeO_{3}$
B) $XeF_{4}$
C) $XeF_{6}$
D) $XeF_{2}$
Explanation
(d)
[table] | Species | Hybridisation of Xe | Lone pair on Xe | Bonding pairs ; (a)
(b)
(c)
(d) | $XeO_{3}$
$XeF_{4}$
$XeF_{6}$
$XeF_{2}$ | $sp^{3}$
$sp^{3}d^{2}$
$sp^{3}d^{3}$
$sp^{3}d$ | 1
2
1
3 (Max.) | 3
4
6
2 [/table]
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.