Which of the following has maximum number of lone pairs associated with Xe?

(a)

XeF₂

(b)

XeO₃

(c)

XeF₄

(d)

XeF₆

During the formation of a chemical bond ________.

(a)

energy decreases

(b)

energy increases

(c)

energy remains zero

(d)

energy remains constant

Using MO theory, predict which of the following species has the shortest bond length?

(a)

O₂⁺

(b)

O₂^-

(c)

C₂^2-

(d)

O₂²⁺

Identify the incorrect statement regarding the molecule xeO₄.

(a)

XeO₄ molecule is tetrahedral

(b)

XeO₄ molecule is square planar

(c)

There are four p\(\pi\)-d\(\pi\) bonds

(d)

There are four sp³ - p, s bonds

Which of the following contains maximum number of lone pairs on the central atom?

(a)

ClO₃^-

(b)

XeF₄

(c)

SF₄

(d)

I₃^-