Question

Match the following molecules with their respective molecular shapes:

• A. A - II; B - III; C - I; D - IV
• B. A - II; B - I; C - IV; D - III
• C. A - III; B - I; C - IV; D - I
• D. A - III; B - I; C - IV; D - II
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Hint:

VSEPR theory predicts molecular shape based on the number of bonding and lone pairs around the central atom.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Determining Molecular Shapes
Using VSEPR theory, the molecular shapes are:
- \( SF_4 \) (AX\(_4\)E): See-saw (A - III)
- \( ClF_3 \) (AX\(_3\)E\(_2\)): T-shaped (B - I)
- \( BrF_5 \) (AX\(_5\)E): Square pyramidal (C - IV)
- \( XeF_4 \) (AX\(_4\)E\(_2\)): Square planar (D - II)
Thus, the correct matching is: A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II. \bigskip