Match List I with List II.
| List I Molecule | List II Shape | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | (I) | T-Shape | |
| (B) | (II) | See saw | |
| (C) | (III) | Bent | |
| (D) | (IV) | Square pyramidal |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
- B(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- C(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- D(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
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Correct answer: B
- Determine the shape of each molecule using VSEPR theory
We match each molecule in List I with its molecular shape in List II.
- Molecule (A):
- Central atom: Br
- Valence electrons on Br = 7
- Bonded to 5 F atoms, so 5 bond pairs
- Remaining electrons on Br = 1 lone pair
Thus, steric number = 6, corresponding to octahedral electron-pair geometry. With one lone pair, the molecular shape is:
So,
- Molecule (B):
- Central atom: O
- Oxygen has 6 valence electrons
- Forms 2 bonds with H, leaving 2 lone pairs
So total electron pairs = 4, tetrahedral electron-pair geometry. With 2 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs, the molecular shape is:
So,
- Molecule (C):
- Central atom: Cl
- Chlorine has 7 valence electrons
- Forms 3 bonds with F, leaving 2 lone pairs
So total electron pairs = 5, trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry. With 2 lone pairs occupying equatorial positions, the molecular shape is:
So,
- Molecule (D):
- Central atom: S
- Sulfur has 6 valence electrons
- Forms 4 bonds with F, leaving 1 lone pair
So total electron pairs = 5, trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry. With 1 lone pair, the molecular shape is:
So,
- Final matching
This corresponds to Option B.
- Comparison with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer = B
Our derived answer = B
So the answers agree.
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