Q.

Match List – I with List – II according to shape.

List – I

List – II

A. XeO

I. BrF

B. XeF

II. NH

C. XeOF

III. [I]-

D. XeOF

IV. SF

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:   [2026]

1 A–II, B–I, C–III, D–IV  
2 A–II, B–III, C–IV, D–I  
3 A–III, B–II, C–IV, D–I  
4 A–II, B–III, C–I, D–IV  

Ans.

(2)

XeF2 & I3-: 2 bond pair, 3 lone pair ; Linear

XeOF4 & BrF5: 5 bond pair, 1 lone pair ; Square pyramidal

XeO2F2 & SF4: 4 bond pair, 1 lone pair ; See-saw

XeO3 & NH3: 3 bond pair, 1 lone pair ; Pyramidal