Compounds of Xenon have one electron pair on central atom :
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Lone pairs are calculated using the formula: Lone pairs = Valence electrons on Xe −Bonding electrons (shared) − Extra electrons
- XeO3
- XeOF2
- XeF4
- XeF5-
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Analysis of Lone Pairs on Xenon (Xe):
Using VSEPR theory, the number of lone pairs on the central atom Xenon (Xe) is calculated for each species:
- XeF5+: Xenon has 8 valence electrons. It forms 5 bonds with fluorine, and 1 electron is removed due to the positive charge.
Lone pairs = \(8 - 5 - 1 = 2\) (not a single lone pair). - XeO3: Xenon forms 3 bonds with oxygen atoms.
Lone pairs = \(8 - 6 = 2\) (not a single lone pair). - XeO2F2: Xenon forms 4 bonds (2 with oxygen and 2 with fluorine).
Lone pairs = \(8 - 4 = 1\) (single lone pair). - XeF5−: Xenon forms 5 bonds with fluorine atoms. One extra electron is added due to the negative charge.
Lone pairs = \(8 - 5 + 1 = 2\) (not a single lone pair). - XeO3F2: Xenon forms 5 bonds (3 with oxygen and 2 with fluorine).
Lone pairs = \(8 - 5 = 1\) (single lone pair). - XeOF4: Xenon forms 5 bonds (1 with oxygen and 4 with fluorine).
Lone pairs = \(8 - 5 = 1\) (single lone pair). - XeF4: Xenon forms 4 bonds with fluorine atoms.
Lone pairs = \(8 - 4 = 2\) (not a single lone pair).
Species with a single lone pair: XeO2F2, XeO3F2, XeOF4, XeF5.
Total number of such species: 4.
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