COMEDK · Chemistry · 4. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
In the following question a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below.
Assertion (A): A molecule of \(\mathrm{SF}_4\) is see-saw shaped, while that of \(\mathrm{CIF}_3\) is T-shaped.
Reason(R): SF\(_4\) has two lone pair of electrons. But CIF\(_3\) has one pair of electrons.
- A Assertion (A) is correct but Reason (R) is incorrect
- B Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct
- C Assertion (A) is incorrect but Reason (R) is correct
- D Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are incorrect
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) Assertion (A) is correct but Reason (R) is incorrect
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Correct option is A.
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