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Published on: August 14, 2026
In the structure of 
, the number of lone pairs of electrons on central atom ' Cl ' is .
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The central atom Cl has seven electrons in the valence shell. Three of these will form
electron pair bonds with three fluorine atoms leaving behind four electrons.
Thus, there are three bond pairs and two lone pairs of electrons.
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