Q.

For OF2 molecule consider the following:

A. Number of lone pairs on oxygen is 2.

B. FOF angle is less than 104.5°.

C. Oxidation state of O is –2.

D. Molecule is bent ‘V’ shaped.

E. Molecular geometry is linear.

Correct options are:                                         [2023]

1 A, C, D only  
2 C, D, E only  
3 B, E, A only  
4 A, B, D only  

Ans.

(4)

      (Bent shape)

Oxidation number of oxygen is +2.