Question

Match the List-I and List-II name of species, hybridization and shape.

• A. A, B, C are incorrect
• B. A, B, C, D are incorrect
• C. B, C, D are incorrect
• D. A, B, D are incorrect

Hint:

Accurate VSEPR determination is essential. Count valence electrons, bonding pairs, and lone pairs to find the correct hybridization and resulting geometry.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

(A) $\text{IF}_3$: $\text{SN}=5, sp^3d$. Shape $\text{T}$-shaped. Hybridization listed is $sp^3$. (A) is Incorrect.
(B) $\text{IF}_5$: $\text{SN}=6, sp^3d^2$. Shape Square Pyramidal. Hybridization/Shape listed is $sp^3d^3$, PBP. (B) is Incorrect.
(C) $\text{IF}_7$: $\text{SN}=7, sp^3d^3$. Shape Pentagonal Bipyramidal. (Listed $sp^3d^3$, Square Pyramidal). (C) is Incorrect.
(D) $\text{ClO}_4^-$: $\text{SN}=4, sp^3$. Shape Tetrahedral. Hybridization/Shape listed is $sp^2d$, Square Planar. (D) is correct.