Match the compounds of Xe in column I with the molecular structure in column II.

Column I	Column II
(a) XeF2	(ii) Linear
(b) XeF4	(i) Square planar
(c) XeO3	(iv) Pyramidal
(d) XeOF4	(iii) Square pyramidal

The correct matching between the compounds of Xenon in Column I and their molecular structures in Column II is:

(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)

Detailed Explanation:

1. Xenon Difluoride (XeF₂):
   • This compound has a linear structure due to the presence of two fluorine atoms attached to Xenon and three lone pairs, which lead to a linear shape according to the VSEPR theory.
   • Match: (a) - (ii) Linear
2. Xenon Tetrafluoride (XeF₄):
   • This compound exhibits a square planar structure. The central Xenon atom is surrounded by four fluorine atoms with two lone pairs, forming a square planar arrangement.
   • Match: (b) - (i) Square planar
3. Xenon Trioxide (XeO₃):
   • This compound has a pyramidal structure. The central Xenon atom is bonded to three oxygen atoms with one lone pair, leading to a pyramidal shape.
   • Match: (c) - (iv) Pyramidal
4. Xenon Oxytetrafluoride (XeOF₄):
   • This compound exhibits a square pyramidal structure. It consists of four fluorine atoms and one oxygen atom bonded to Xenon with one lone pair.
   • Match: (d) - (iii) Square pyramidal

Concept

• The molecular shape of compounds is determined by the number of bonding pairs and lone pairs of electrons around the central atom (VSEPR theory).
• In Xenon compounds, lone pairs and bonding pairs influence the overall geometry, giving rise to different shapes such as linear, square planar, pyramidal, and square pyramidal.