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MHT CET · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Which of the following pair of compounds consists equal number of lone pair of electrons in the valence shell of central atom?

  1. A \(\mathrm{BrF}_5\) and \(\mathrm{XeF}_6\)
  2. B ICl and \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{ClF}_3\) and \(\mathrm{XeF}_2\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{IF}_7\) and \(\mathrm{XeF}_4\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(\mathrm{BrF}_5\) and \(\mathrm{XeF}_6\)

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For \( \mathrm{BrF}_5 \): Lone pairs on Br \( = (7 - 5) / 2 = 1 \)