Question

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

• (A). BrF₅
• (B). ClF₃
• (C). XeF₄
• (D). SF₄

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A). (B) and (D) only
• B. (B) and (C) only.
• C. (B). (C) and (D) only
• D. (A). (C) and (D) only.

Hint:

Lone pairs of electrons on the central atom impact the molecular geometry and polarity of compounds.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Both ClF\(_3\) and XeF\(_4\) have two lone pairs of electrons on the central atom. SF\(_4\) and BrF\(_5\) do not exhibit this characteristic.