Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? (1) I3+ is linear shaped and XeF6 possesses octahedral geometry. (2) BCl3 and SO3 have same number of bond pairs and lone pairs with identical geometry. (3) XeOF4 molecule has square pyramidal shape.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Only 1 and 2

  5. Only 2 and 3
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because the geometry of I3+ is bent while XeF6 is distorted octahedral.

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