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In the structure of ClF3 , the number of...

In the structure of ClF3 , the number of lone pairs of electrons on central Cl atom is :

A

2, 3, 1

B

1, 2, 3

C

4, 1, 2

D

3, 2, 1

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The correct Answer is:
D
In `XeF_(2), XeF(4)` and `XeF_(6)` the number of lone pairs on Xe is 3,2.1.
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