Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2022
हिन्दीAmongst the following which one will have maximum ‘lone pair – lone pair’ electron repulsions?
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Correct answer · Option B
\( \text{XeF}_2 \)
Explanation
\( \text{XeF}_2 \) has steric number 5 (linear shape, \( sp^3d \) hybridization) with 3 lone pairs on the central Xe atom arranged at equatorial positions, resulting in maximum lp-lp repulsions (three 90° and three 180° lone pair-lone pair interactions).