Which species has the maximum number of lone pair of electrons on the central atom?

  • A
    $[ClO_3]^-$
  • B
    $XeF_4$
  • C
    $SF_4$
  • D
    $[I_3]^-$

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Select the incorrect match regarding molecular geometry:
Statement $-$ Shape $-$ Example
$A$. $SF_4$ $-$ See-saw $-$ $SF_4$
$B$. $BrF_3$ $-$ $T$-shaped $-$ $BrF_3$
$C$. $XeF_4$ $-$ Square planar $-$ $XeF_4$
$D$. $ICl_2^-$ $-$ Linear $-$ $ICl_2^-$

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Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Aluminium upon reaction with $NaOH$ forms $[Al(OH)_6]^{3-}$ ion.
Statement $II$: The geometry of $ICl_4^-$, $ClO_3^-$, and $IBr_2^-$ is square planar, pyramidal, and linear respectively.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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