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JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: CHEMICAL BONDING & MOLECULAR STRUCTURE

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ClF_2^ - ,\,\,ClF_4^ -

find out number of lone pair & geometry.

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Correct option: A

3 – Linear, 2 – Square planar

The correct answer is 3 – Linear, 2 – Square planar because ClF2- has 3 lone pairs and a linear geometry, while ClF4- has 2 lone pairs and a square planar geometry.

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