JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3ph075
Among ClFX3, BrFX3, IFX5, IClX4X−, BrFX5, IX3X− and IClX2X−, the number of species having exactly two lone pairs on the central atom is
A2
B3
C4
D5
Answer: B
Lone pairs on the central atom are: ClFX3 2, BrFX3 2, IFX5 1, IClX4X− 2, BrFX5 1, IX3X− 3, IClX2X− 3. Exactly three species (ClFX3, BrFX3, IClX4X−) have two.