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Among the following molecules

(i) \[Xe{{O}_{3}}\]

(ii) \[XeO{{F}_{4}}\]

(iii) \[Xe{{F}_{6}}\]

Those having same number of lone pairs on Xe are

A) (i) and (ii) only   

B)        (i) and (iii) only

C) (ii) and (iii) only  

D)        (i), (ii) and (iii)

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

[d] Thus, all the three have same no. of lone pair of electrons i.e. one.