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QJEEAdv16Ch2291: JEE Advanced 2016 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEAdv16Ch2291 Solution: The compound(s) with TWO lone pairs of electrons on the central …

The compound(s) with TWO lone pairs of electrons on the central atom is(are)

Multiple Choice Options

  • A BrF5
  • B ClF3
  • C XeF4
  • D SF4

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Structure of each of the compound is represented as :

(A) BrF5

JEE Advanced 2016 Paper 1 Offline Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 30 English Explanation 1

Structure : Square pyramidal

(i) One lone pair

(ii) Four bond pair

(B) ClF3

JEE Advanced 2016 Paper 1 Offline Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 30 English Explanation 2

Structure : T-Shaped

(i) Two lone pair

(ii) Three bond pair

(C) XeF4

JEE Advanced 2016 Paper 1 Offline Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 30 English Explanation 3

Structure : Square planar

(i) Two lone pair

(ii) Four bond pair

(D) SF4

JEE Advanced 2016 Paper 1 Offline Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 30 English Explanation 4

Structure : See-saw

(i) One lone pair

(ii) Four bond pair

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