Number of compounds with one lone pair of electrons on central atom amongst following is . O3, H2O, SF4, ClF3, NH3, BrF5, XeF4
Answer
4
Solution
Lone pairs on central atom = 12(valence e- − e- used in bonding):
1 lp: O3 (central O), SF4 (4 bp, see-saw), NH3 (3 bp), BrF5 (5 bp, square pyramidal)
2 lp: H2O, ClF3, XeF4
∴ 4 compounds
Answer: 4