Match the List I with List II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
- A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
- A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Answer
(4) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Solution
Bond pairs (σ and π pairs) : lone pairs on the central atom —
A. ICl2-: I has 7 + 1 = 8 valence electrons; 2 I–Cl bonds use 2, leaving 6 = 3 lone pairs 2 : 3 (III)
B. H2O: 2 O–H bond pairs, 2 lone pairs 2 : 2 (IV)
C. SO2 (O=S=O): two double bonds = 4 bond pairs; S (6 valence electrons) is left with 1 lone pair 4 : 1 (II)
D. XeF4: 4 Xe–F bond pairs; Xe (8 valence electrons) is left with 2 lone pairs 4 : 2 (I)
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Answer: (4)