Match the compounds given in Column I with the hybridization and shape given in Column II and mark the correct

Question

Match the compounds given in Column I with the hybridization and shape given in Column II and mark the correct option.

**Column I**
(A) XeF₆
(B) XeO₃
(C) XeOF₄
(D) XeF₄

**Column II**
(1) Distorted octahedral
(2) Square planar
(3) Pyramidal
(4) Square pyramidal

Accepted Answer

1. **Analyze XeF₆ (A):** Xenon (8 valence $e^-$) forms 6 bonds with Fluorine. Remaining electrons: $8-6=2$ (1 Lone Pair). Steric number = 7 ($sp^3d^3$). Structure: Distorted octahedral. Matches **(1)**.
2. **Analyze XeO₃ (B):** Xenon forms 3 double bonds with Oxygen (uses 6 $e^-$). Remaining: $8-6=2$ (1 Lone Pair). Steric number = 4 ($sp^3$). Structure: Pyramidal. Matches **(3)**.
3. **Analyze XeOF₄ (C):** Xenon forms 1 double bond with Oxygen and 4 single bonds with Fluorine. Total valence $e^-$ used: $2(O) + 4(F) = 6$. Remaining: $8-6=2$ (1 Lone Pair). Steric number = 6 ($sp^3d^2$). Structure: Square pyramidal. Matches **(4)**.
4. **Analyze XeF₄ (D):** Xenon forms 4 bonds with Fluorine. Remaining: $8-4=4$ (2 Lone Pairs). Steric number = 6 ($sp^3d^2$). Structure: Square planar. Matches **(2)**.
5. **Conclusion:** The correct sequence is A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2.

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