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Match List I with List II. List-I (Species) (a) XeF2 (b) XeO2F2 (c) XeO3F2 (d) XeF4 List-II (Number of lone pairs of electrons on the central atom) (i) 0 (ii) 1 (iii) 2 (iv) 3

1. (a) → (iv), (b) → (i), (c) → (ii), (d) → (iii)
2. (a) → (iii), (b) → (iv), (c) → (ii), (d) → (i)
3. (a) → (iii), (b) → (ii), (c) → (iv), (d) → (i)
4. (a) → (iv), (b) → (ii), (c) → (i), (d) → (iii)

Correct answer: (a) → (iv), (b) → (i), (c) → (ii), (d) → (iii)

Solution

The correct option accurately matches each xenon compound with the number of lone pairs on the central xenon atom based on its molecular geometry and bonding. For example, XeF2 has three lone pairs, while XeO2F2 has none, reflecting their respective structures.

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