Statement 1 : In ${IOF}_{4}^{-}$ a single lone pair is present on iodine atom trans to oxygen atom to have minimum repulsion between the I = O and the lone pair of electrons.
Statement 2 : The VSEPR model considers double and triple bonds to have slightly greater repulsive effect than single bonds because of the repulsive effect of $π$ electrons.

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Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.

Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

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Statement 1 : To have minimum repulsion between the I = O and the lone pair of electrons (has greater repulsion effect), the lone pair is opposite to the I = O bond.

Statement 2 : Correct Statement.

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