Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false? (P) SeO32- has pyramidal geometry. (Q) Cl2O molecule has two lone pairs of electrons and bent shape. (R) XeF2 and [I(CN)2]- have sp3d and three lone pairs of electrons with linear and bent geometry.

  1. Only P

  2. Only Q

  3. Only R

  4. Only P and Q

  5. Only Q and R
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both XeF2 and [I(CN)2]- have sp3d and three lone pairs of electrons with linear geometry. Hence, statement R is false.

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