Match List-I with List-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
- A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
- A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
- A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
Answer
(3) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Solution
A. XeO3: 3 bond pairs + 1 lone pair → sp3, pyramidal (II).
B. XeF2: 2 bond pairs + 3 lone pairs → sp3d, linear (I).
C. XeOF4: 5 bond pairs + 1 lone pair → sp3d2, square pyramidal (IV).
D. XeF6: 6 bond pairs + 1 lone pair → sp3d3, distorted octahedral (III).
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.
Answer: (3)