Multiple choice

In which of the following molecules central atom has no lone pairs?

  1. IF7
  2. XeF6
  3. SF6
  4. ClF5
  5. PF5

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1, 3 and 5

  3. 2, 3 and 4

  4. 2, 4 and 5

  5. 3, 4 and 5
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B Correct answer
Explanation

IF7 has 7 shared pairs and no lone pair and sp3d3 hybridization. SF6 has 6 shared pairs and no lone pair and sp3d2 hybridization. PF5 has 5 shared pairs and no lone pair and sp3d hybridization.

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