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QJEEAdv24Cha9d0: JEE Advanced 2024 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEAdv24Cha9d0 Solution: Based on VSEPR model, match the xenon compounds given in List-I …
Based on VSEPR model, match the xenon compounds given in List-I with the corresponding geometries and the number of lone pairs on xenon given in List-II and choose the correct option.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (P) XeF | (1) Trigonal bipyramidal and two lone pair of electrons |
| (Q) XeF | (2) Tetrahedral and one lone pair of electrons |
| (R) XeO | (3) Octahedral and two lone pair of electrons |
| (S) XeO F | (4) Trigonal bipyramidal and no lone pair of electrons |
| (5) Trigonal bipyramidal and three lone pair of electrons |
Multiple Choice Options
- A P-5, Q-2, R-3, S-1
- B P-5, Q-3, R-2, S-4
- C P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1
- D P-4, Q-2, R-5, S-3
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
sigma bonds and 3 lone pairs on , number of hybrid orbitals hybridisation , geometry will be trigonal bipyramidal.
sigma bonds and 2 lone pairs on , number of hybrid orbitals hybridisation , geometry will be octahedral.
Q-3
sigma bonds and 1 lone pairs on , number of hybrid orbitals hybridisation , geometry will be tetrahedral.
R-2
sigma bonds and 0 lone pairs on , number of hybrid orbitals hybridisation , geometry will be trigonal bipyramidal.
S-4