Hydrolysis of compound A , two acids P and Q forms, P is used in etching of glass, Q on strongly heating gives a oxide R. R is used in estimation of carbon monoxide . Calculate total number of lone pairs on compound A .

Answer

16

Explanation

`underset((A))(IF_5)+H_2Otounderset((P))(HF)to +underset((Q))(HIQ_3)`
HF is used in etching of glass

`underset((Q))(HIO_3)overset"Strong heating"hArrunderset((R))(I_2O_5)`
`underset((R))(I_2O_5) + CO to I_2 + CO_2`
Total number of lone pair in A =16