Q.

Based upon VSEPR theory, match the shape (geometry) of the molecules in List-I with the molecules in List-II and select the most appropriate option

LIST - I

(Shape)

LIST -II

(Molecules)

(A) T-shaped
 
 (I) XeF4
(B) Trigonal planar
 
 (II) SF4
(C) Square planar
 
 (III) ClF3
(D) See-saw (IV) BF3

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a

 (A)-(III),(B)-(IV),(C)-(I),(D)-(II)

b

(A)-(III),(B)-(IV),(C)-(II),(D)-(I)

c

(A)-I,(B)-(II),(C)-(III), (D) -(IV)

d

(A)-(IV),(B)-(III),(C)-(I),(D)-(II)

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Compound No.of bond pairsNo.of lone pairsShape of compound
XeF442square planar
SF441see-saw
ClF332T-shape
BF330trigonal planar
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