$BF_3$ is used as a catalyst in several industrial processes due to its

  • A
    strong reducing nature
  • B
    weak reducing action
  • C
    strong Lewis acid nature
  • D
    weak Lewis acid character

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Describe the geometry (shape) of some simple molecules or ions with central atoms having one or more lone pairs of electrons $(E)$.

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I:$ $SO_2$ and $H_2O$ both possess $V$-shaped structure.
Statement $II:$ The bond angle of $SO_2$ is less than that of $H_2O$.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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Which of the following molecular species is not linear?

Match the column for molecular shape?
Column $I$ Column $II$
$(a) \ XeO_6^{4-}$ $(P)$ Tetrahedral
$(b) \ ClO_2$ $(Q) \ V\text{-shape}$
$(c) \ NH_4^+$ $(R)$ Trigonal Bipyramidal
$(d) \ XeO_3F_2$ $(S)$ Octahedral

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