How Many Lone-Pair Electrons Are on the Central Atom of Xenon

question 60

Multiple Choice

How many lone-pair electrons are on the central atom of xenon tetrachloride (XeCl₄) ?

• A)2
• B)4
• C)8
• D)10
• E)6

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