Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? (P) I3- is linear shaped and XeCl2 possesses V-shaped geometry. (Q) BF3 and SO3 have same number of bond pairs and lone pairs with identical geometry. (R) XeOF4 molecule has square pyramidal shape.

  1. Only P.

  2. Only Q.

  3. Only R.

  4. Only P and Q.

  5. Only Q and R.
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Explanation

(P) The molecules/ions having two bond pairs and three lone pairs with linear geometry are- XeF2, I3-, XeCl2, etc. (Q) BF3 and SO3 have three bond pairs and zero lone pairs with identical geometry, trigonal planar. (R) XeOF4 molecule has 5 bond pairs and one lone pair with square pyramidal shape. Hence, statement P is only incorrect.

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