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The total number of Xe-F bond pairs in and together, minus the total number of lone pairs on Xe in the same two ions, is

  1. A11
  2. B13
  3. C15
  4. D17

Answer: B

: electrons, i.e. 8 pairs, with 7 bond pairs and 1 lone pair. : electrons, 9 pairs, with 8 bond pairs and 1 lone pair. Result = .
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