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JEE Main 2002 Chemistry question

ChemistryThe p-Block ElementsJEE Main 2002

In , , the numebr of lone pairs of Xe are respectively

Answer: (4)

Solution

Xe has 8 valence electrons. In , 2 are used for bonds, leaving 6 electrons = 3 lone pairs (linear). In , 4 used, leaving 2 lone pairs

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Question ID VK-037966