The compound(s) with TWO lone pairs of electrons on the central atom is(are)
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JEE Advanced 2016 · Paper 1, Chemistry question 27
Answer and worked solution
Official answer: B, C
Lone pairs on the central atom (VSEPR):
| Molecule | Bond pairs + lone pairs | Lone pairs |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + 1 | 1 | |
| 3 + 2 | 2 | |
| 4 + 2 | 2 | |
| 4 + 1 | 1 |
(B), (C)