In which of the following the central atom has maximum number of lone pair of electron
A) SF4
B) XeF4
C) ClO3-
D) I3-

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For finding the number of lone pair of electrons on the central atom we have to look at their lewis structures which are as follows:





Therefore, option (D) is correct.
 
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SF4
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Plz give reason too why XeF4 and I3- cannot come
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I3- has maximum number of lone pairs on central atom c, i.e. 3 
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