Question

Match the following List-I with List-II and choose the correct option: List-I (Compounds) | List-II (Shape and Hybridisation) (A) PF\(_{3}\) (I) Tetrahedral and sp\(^3\) (B) SF\(_{6}\) (III) Octahedral and sp\(^3\)d\(^2\) (C) Ni(CO)\(_{4}\) (I) Tetrahedral and sp\(^3\) (D) [PtCl\(_{4}\)]\(^{2-}\) (II) Square planar and dsp\(^2\)

• A. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
• B. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
• C. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
• D. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-I

Hint:

In matching problems, use your knowledge of molecular geometry and hybridisation to determine the correct pairings.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

- PF\(_3\) is a trigonal pyramidal molecule with sp\(^3\) hybridisation, so it matches with option IV. - SF\(_6\) is an octahedral structure with sp\(^3\)d\(^2\) hybridisation, so it matches with option III. - Ni(CO)\(_4\) is a tetrahedral molecule with sp\(^3\) hybridisation, so it matches with option I. - [PtCl\(_4\)]\(^{2-}\) is a square planar molecule with dsp\(^2\) hybridisation, so it matches with option II.