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Which of the following has maximum number of lone pairs associated with Xe?

A) \[Xe{{F}_{4}}\]            

B)        \[Xe{{F}_{6}}\]

C) \[Xe{{F}_{2}}\]            

D)        \[Xe{{O}_{3}}\]

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

\[Xe{{F}_{2}}\]: \[Xe{{F}_{4}}\]: \[Xe{{F}_{6}}\]: \[Xe{{O}_{3}}\]: Hence \[Xe{{F}_{2}}\] has maximum no. of lone pairs of electrons.