If there is a single pair of nonbonding electrons on the "X" atom in the Lewis structure of XF₄, in which group of the periodic table would you be the most likely to find element "X"?

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Group VIA elements have six valence electrons. A molecule with a single pair of nonbonding electrons on the central atom, like the one described, would leave the central atom with six valence electrons, fitting the characteristics of Group VIA elements.

If There Is a Single Pair of Nonbonding Electrons on the "X