JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2023 - 10th April Morning Shift - No. 18)

The sum of lone pairs present on the central atom of the interhalogen IF$$_5$$ and IF$$_7$$ is _________
Answer
1

Explanation

Interhalogen compounds are the substances that consist of two different halogens. The most common type of interhalogen compounds are binary, containing only two different elements.

In IF$_5$, iodine (I) is the central atom. Iodine has 7 valence electrons, 5 of which are used for bonding with the 5 fluorine (F) atoms. This leaves 2 electrons, or 1 lone pair on the iodine atom.

In IF$_7$, iodine (I) is the central atom again. Iodine has 7 valence electrons, all of which are used for bonding with the 7 fluorine (F) atoms. So, there are no lone pairs on the iodine atom.

Therefore, the sum of lone pairs present on the central atom of the interhalogens IF$_5$ and IF$_7$ is 1.

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