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Find the number of molecule having two lone `e^(-)` pairs, on central atom.
`I_(3)^(+), XeF_(2), XeF_(4), H_(2)O, NH_(2)^(-), H_(2)S, SO_(4)^(2-), NF_(3), NO_(2)^(-), XeOF_(2)`

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To find the number of molecules having two lone pairs on the central atom from the given list, we will analyze each molecule step by step. 1. **I₃⁺ (Iodine triiodide cation)**: - The central iodine atom in I₃⁺ has three iodine atoms bonded to it. - It has **two lone pairs** on the central iodine atom. - **Conclusion**: Yes, it has two lone pairs. 2. **XeF₂ (Xenon difluoride)**: - The central xenon atom is bonded to two fluorine atoms. - It has **three lone pairs** on the central xenon atom. - **Conclusion**: No, it does not have two lone pairs. 3. **XeF₄ (Xenon tetrafluoride)**: - The central xenon atom is bonded to four fluorine atoms. - It has **two lone pairs** on the central xenon atom. - **Conclusion**: Yes, it has two lone pairs. 4. **H₂O (Water)**: - The central oxygen atom is bonded to two hydrogen atoms. - It has **two lone pairs** on the central oxygen atom. - **Conclusion**: Yes, it has two lone pairs. 5. **NH₂⁻ (Amide ion)**: - The central nitrogen atom is bonded to two hydrogen atoms and has a negative charge. - It has **two lone pairs** on the central nitrogen atom. - **Conclusion**: Yes, it has two lone pairs. 6. **H₂S (Hydrogen sulfide)**: - The central sulfur atom is bonded to two hydrogen atoms. - It has **two lone pairs** on the central sulfur atom. - **Conclusion**: Yes, it has two lone pairs. 7. **SO₄²⁻ (Sulfate ion)**: - The central sulfur atom is bonded to four oxygen atoms. - It has **no lone pairs** on the central sulfur atom. - **Conclusion**: No, it does not have two lone pairs. 8. **NF₃ (Nitrogen trifluoride)**: - The central nitrogen atom is bonded to three fluorine atoms. - It has **one lone pair** on the central nitrogen atom. - **Conclusion**: No, it does not have two lone pairs. 9. **NO₂⁻ (Nitrite ion)**: - The central nitrogen atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms and has a negative charge. - It has **one lone pair** on the central nitrogen atom. - **Conclusion**: No, it does not have two lone pairs. 10. **XeOF₂ (Xenon oxyfluoride)**: - The central xenon atom is bonded to one oxygen atom and two fluorine atoms. - It has **two lone pairs** on the central xenon atom. - **Conclusion**: Yes, it has two lone pairs. Now, let's summarize the findings: - Molecules with two lone pairs: - I₃⁺ - XeF₄ - H₂O - NH₂⁻ - H₂S - XeOF₂ **Total Count**: 6 molecules have two lone pairs on the central atom. ### Final Answer: 6
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