Which of the following species are planar?

  • A
    $I_3^{-}, XeF_2, ClF_3$
  • B
    $H_2O, OCl^{-}, ICl_2^{+}$
  • C
    $XeF_3^{+}, XeF_4, BF_3$
  • D
    All are correct

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Given below are two statements:
Statement $(I) :$ For $ClF_3$,all three possible structures may be drawn as follows:
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Statement $(II) :$ Structure $III$ is most stable,as the orbitals having the lone pairs are axial,where the $\ell p-bp$ repulsion is minimum.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Which species has the same shape as $NH_3$?

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$ (molecules/ions) List-$II$ (No. of lone pairs of $e^-$ on central atom)
$A$. $IF_7$ $I$. Three
$B$. $ICl_4^-$ $II$. One
$C$. $XeF_6$ $III$. Two
$D$. $XeF_2$ $IV$. Zero

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Based upon $VSEPR$ theory,match the shape (geometry) of the molecules in List-$I$ with the molecules in List-$II$ and select the most appropriate option.
List-$I$ (Shape)List-$II$ (Molecules)
$A$. $T$-shaped$I$. $XeF_4$
$B$. Trigonal planar$II$. $SF_4$
$C$. Square planar$III$. $ClF_3$
$D$. See-saw$IV$. $BF_3$

The shape of $O_2F_2$ is similar to that of:

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