The sum of lone pairs present on the central atom of the interhalogen IF$_5$ and IF$_7$ is _________
Answer (integer)
1
Solution
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Therefore, the sum of lone pairs present on the central atom of the interhalogens IF$_5$ and IF$_7$ is 1.</p>
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Topic: Ionic and Covalent Bonding
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