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In which of the following molecules the central atom has two lone pairs of electrons?

A) \[S{{F}_{4}}\]                                    

B) \[Br{{F}_{5}}\]

C)  \[S{{O}_{2}}\]                                  

D) \[Xe{{F}_{4}}\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

                The structure of\[Xe{{F}_{4}}\]is square planar with two positions occupied by lone pairs. It has \[s{{p}^{3}}{{d}_{2}}\]hybridization and two lone pairs of electrons.