MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

Which of the following molecules has no lone pair of electros on central atom?

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

Answer: (B)

Solution

Count the valence electrons of the central atom that are left over after bonding. In sulphur has 6 valence electrons and all six are used to form six S–F bonds, so there is no lone pair (octahedral, ). In S

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