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Among the following molecules,

(i) XeO3 (ii) XeOF4 (iii) XeF6

those having same number of lone pairs on Xe are

(A) (i) and (ii) only 

(B) (i) and (iii) only

(C) (ii) and (iii) only 

(D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

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Correct Answer is: (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

XeOF4, square planar (sp3d2 hybridisation)

Trigonal pyramidal Distorted octahedral

(sp3 hybridisation) (sp3d3 hybridisation)

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