Match List I with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
- A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Answer
(2) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Solution
VSEPR (bond pairs + lone pairs on the central atom):
A. NH3: 3 bp + 1 lp, so trigonal pyramidal (III)
B. BrF5: 5 bp + 1 lp, so square pyramid (I)
C. PCl5: 5 bp + 0 lp, so trigonal bipyramidal (IV)
D. CH4: 4 bp + 0 lp, so tetrahedral (II)
Hence A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.
Answer: (2)