NEET 2022 Chemistry question

Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure NEET 2022

Amongst the following which one will have maximum 'lone pair - lone pair' electron repulsions?

(A)Correct
(B)
(C)
(D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

XeF has three lone pairs on Xe in equatorial positions at 120°, giving the maximum lp-lp repulsion.

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