Question
Chemistry Question on The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory
Based upon VSEPR theory, match the shape (geometry) of the molecules in List-I with the molecules in
List-II and select the most appropriate option.
List-I List-II
(Shape) (Molecules)
(A) T-shaped (I) XeF4
(B) Trigonal planar (II) SF4
(C) Square planar (III) CIF3
(D) See-saw (IV) BF3
A
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
B
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
C
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
D
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Answer
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Explanation
Solution
| Shape | Molecules |
|---|---|
| A. | T-shaped |
| B. | Trigonal planar |
| C. | Square planar |
| D. | See-saw |
Hence, the correct option is (B): (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)