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The given element is .

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1.
In  central metal atom is  and its atomic number is .      
 
It has an electronic configuration that is valence electrons. 
 
The atomic number of fluorine is its electronic configuration is and it has valence electron in its outermost shell.
 
Thus it forms bond pairs with fluorine atoms and the remaining two-electron form one lone pair.

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