NEET 2016 Chemistry question

ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEET 2016

Match the compounds given in column I with the hybridization and shape given in column II and mark the correct option. Column I (a) (b) (c) (d) Column II (i) Distorted octahedral (ii) Square planar (iii) Pyramidal (iv) Square pyramidal

Answer: (1)

Solution

Using VSEPR theory (bond pairs + lone pairs on Xe): : 6 bond pairs + 1 lone pair, , distorted octahedral: (a)-(i). : 3 bond pairs + 1 lone pair, , pyramidal:

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Question ID VK-091907