The sum of number of lone pairs of electrons present on the central atoms of , and is

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The sum of number of lone pairs of electrons present on the central atoms of ,  and  is

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Step 1 — Count lone pairs on central Xe atom:

: Xe has 3 bonds + 1 lone pair

: Xe has 5 bonds (1 O + 4 F) + 1 lone pair

: Xe has 6 bonds + 1 lone pair

Step 2 — Sum:

Answer: 3

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