Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (compound) | List-II (Number of lone pair on central atom) | ||
(A) | (I) | 0 | |
(B) | (II) | 2 | |
(C) | (III) | 1 | |
(D) | (IV) | 3 |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Lone pairs on the central atom:
: Cl has 7 valence 
bonds → 2 lone pairs. 
2
: S has 6 valence 
bonds 
lone pair. 
1
: Xe has 8 valence 
bonds 
lone pairs. 
3
: S forms three 
bonds (resonance), no lone pair on 
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