Q. Amongst the following which one will have maximum 'lone pair-lone pair' electron repulsions?
A) $XeF_2$
B) $ClF_3$
C) $IF_5$
D) $SF_4$
Explanation
[Solution] $XeF_2$ has three lone pairs on Xe (linear, trigonal bipyramidal geometry), giving the greatest lone pair-lone pair repulsion. Answer (1).
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