In which of the following species, each atom carries same number of lone pair of electrons on it?

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In which of the following species, each atom carries same number of lone pair of electrons on it?

ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureJEE Main

Options:

A ${XeO}_{4}^{2 -}$
B ${XeF}_{2}$
C ${XeO}_{6}^{4 -}$
D $O_{3}$

Solution:

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The correct answer is:

{XeF}_{2}

(a) (sp³d)

(b) (sp³d)

All atoms carry 3 lone pair each.

(c) (sp³d²)

(d) (Lewis structure)

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