The number of bond pairs of electrons and total number of lone pairs of electrons in XeOF$_4$ are respectively
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When determining bond pairs and lone pairs, remember that the total number of electrons around the central atom equals the number of bonding electrons plus lone pairs.
In XeOF$_4$, the central atom, Xenon (Xe), is surrounded by four fluorine atoms and one oxygen atom. There are 6 bond pairs of electrons, and the total number of lone pairs on Xenon and oxygen is 15. Thus, the correct answer is 6 bond pairs and 15 lone pairs.
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