The sum of lone pairs present on the central atom of the interhalogen and is

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The sum of lone pairs present on the central atom of the interhalogen  and  is

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Step 1 — Lone pairs on central atom of :
- I has 5 bonds (to F) + 1 lone pair = 6 electron pairs
- Lone pairs on I = 1

Step 2 — Lone pairs on central atom of :
- I has 7 bonds (to F) + 0 lone pairs = 7 electron pairs
- Lone pairs on I = 0

Step 3 — Sum:

Answer: 1

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