Match the compounds given in column I with the hybridisation and shape given in column II and mark the correct option
- (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
- (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
- (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
Answer
(3) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
Solution
(a) XeF6: 6 bond pairs + 1 lone pair (sp3d3) ⇒ distorted octahedral ⇒ (i).
(b) XeO3: 3 bond pairs + 1 lone pair (sp3) ⇒ pyramidal ⇒ (iii).
(c) XeOF4: 5 bond pairs + 1 lone pair (sp3d2) ⇒ square pyramidal ⇒ (iv).
(d) XeF4: 4 bond pairs + 2 lone pairs (sp3d2) ⇒ square planar ⇒ (ii).
∴ (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
Answer: (3)