ExamBro
ExamBro
TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Which one of the following compounds is having maximum 'lone pair-lone pair' electron repulsions?

  1. A \(\mathrm{ClF}_3\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{IF}_5\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{SF}_4\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{XeF}_2\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(D) \(\mathrm{XeF}_2\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

\(\mathrm{XeF}_2\) has three lone pairs and two bond pairs. The three lone pairs are arranged in the equatorial positions because of which they face maximum repulsion from each other.
From TS EAMCET
Explore more questions on app