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The number of lone pairs of electrons present on the central atom of `CIF_3` isA. oneB. twoC. fourD. three |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B The central atom `Cl` (Group 17) has even seven valence electrons. Three of these are used up to form thrice covalent bonds with three `F` atoms. This leaves behind four electrons which constitute two lone pair |
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