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(C) To determine the geometry,we calculate the steric number using the formula: $Steric \ Number = \frac{1}{2} (V + M - C + A)$,where $V$ is the numbe

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$XeOF_4$

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(C) To determine the geometry,we calculate the steric number using the formula: $Steric \ Number = \frac{1}{2} (V + M - C + A)$,where $V$ is the number of valence electrons of the central atom,$M$ is the number of monovalent atoms,$C$ is the cationic charge,and $A$ is the anionic charge.For $XeOF_4$:$V = 8$ (for $Xe$),$M = 4$ (for $F$),$O$ is divalent (not counted in $M$).$Steric \ Number = \frac{1}{2} (8 + 4) = 6$.$A$ steric number of $6$ corresponds to $sp^3d^2$ hybridization,which has an octahedral electron geometry.With $5$ bonding pairs ($4$ $Xe-F$ and $1$ $Xe=O$) and $1$ lone pair,the molecular geometry is square pyramidal.

List-$I$ Molecule/ion	List-$II$ Bond pair : lone pair (on the central atom)
$A. ICl_2^-$	$I. 4 : 2$
$B. H_2O$	$II. 4 : 1$
$C. SO_2$	$III. 2 : 3$
$D. XeF_4$	$IV. 2 : 2$

Which of the following molecules has a square pyramidal geometry?

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Match the List-$I$ with List-$II$.

List-$I$ Molecule/ion List-$II$ Bond pair : lone pair (on the central atom)

$A. ICl_2^-$ $I. 4 : 2$

$B. H_2O$ $II. 4 : 1$

$C. SO_2$ $III. 2 : 3$

$D. XeF_4$ $IV. 2 : 2$

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