Match List-I with List-II:

| | List-I (Species) | | List-II (Number of lone pairs on central atom) |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | | (i) | 0 |
| (b) | | (ii) | 1 |
| (c) | | (iii) | 2 |
| (d) | | (iv

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Match List-I with List-II:

| | List-I (Species) | | List-II (Number of lone pairs on central atom) |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) |  | (i) | 0 |
| (b) |  | (ii) | 1 |
| (c) |  | (iii) | 2 |
| (d) |  | (iv) | 3 |

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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Counting lone pairs on Xe:

Xe has 8 valence electrons. Each bond uses 1 electron from Xe (for single bonds) or 2 for double bonds.

| Species | Bonds | Electrons used | Lone pairs |
|---|---|---|---|
|  | 2 F (single) | 2 |  → (iv) 3 |
|  | 2 O (double) + 2 F (single) | 4+2=6 |  → (ii) 1 |
|  | 3 O (double) + 2 F (single) | 6+2=8 |  → (i) 0 |
|  | 4 F (single) | 4 |  → (iii) 2 |

Answer: Option (4) — (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

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