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In the structure of ClF(3), the number o...

In the structure of `ClF_(3)`, the number of lone pairs of electrons on central atom Cl is-

A

one

B

two

C

four

D

three

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The correct Answer is:
B
`ClF_(3)` has two lone pairs of electrons on `Cl` atom.
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