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For the molecule `MA_(2)L_(n)` (where A is number of single bonded surrounding atoms, L indicates lone pair and n is the number of lone pair and M is the central atom of s or p block element). The possible range of 'n' is :

A

1 to 4

B

zero to 4

C

1 to 3

D

0 to 3

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The correct Answer is:
D
`MA_(2), MA_(2)L, MA_(2)L_(2), MA_(2)L_(3)`
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