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Which species has the maximum number of lone pair of electrons on the central atom ? .

A

`PH_3`

B

`H_2S`

C

`CH_4`

D

`BrF_5`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Sulphur has six electrons in outer most shell, two electrons participating bonding and four electrons exist as two lone pairs.
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