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CF(4), SF(4) and XeF(4) contain the foll...

`CF_(4), SF_(4) and XeF_(4)` contain the following electronic structure on their central atoms. Which one is correct option ?

A

1, 2 and 3 lone pairs of electrons respectively

B

0,1 and 2 lone pairs of electrons respectively

C

1,1 and 1 lone pairs of electrons respectively

D

No lone pairs of electrons on anly molecule

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The correct Answer is:
B
`CF_(4) - sp^(3)`, tetrahedral but no unpaired electron.
` SF_(4)- sp^(3) d`, trigonal bipyramidal with one unpaired electron.
`XeF_(4) - sp^(3) d^(2)`, square planar, two lone pairs of electrons.
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