Match List-I with List-II: List-I Species List-II Geometry/Shape A. H 3 O + I. Tetrahedral B. Acetylide…

Match List-I with List-II:

  List-I Species   List-II Geometry/Shape
A. H3O+ I. Tetrahedral
B. Acetylide anion II. Linear
C. NH4+ III. Pyramidal
D. ClO2- IV. Bent

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A(III), B(IV), C(I), D(II)
  2. A(III), B(I), C(II), D(IV)
  3. A(III), B(II), C(I), D(IV)
  4. A(III), B(IV), C(II), D(I)

Solution

The molecular geometry of H3O+ is pyramidal. It consists of three hydrogen atoms bonded to the central oxygen atom, with one lone pair of electrons on the oxygen atom. 

The acetylide ion consists of two carbon atoms bonded together by a triple bond (CC) with a lone pair of electrons on the terminal carbon atom. So it is linear.

The NH4+ ion consists of a central nitrogen atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms. It is tetrahedral.

The ClO2- ion is bent in shape due to its molecular geometry. It consists of one central chlorine atom bonded to two oxygen atoms, with an additional lone pair of electrons on the central chlorine atom.

(A) H3O+ →         (III) Pyramidal

(B) Acetylide ion → (II) Linear

(C) NH4+ ion →    (I) Tetrahedral

(D) ClO2- ion →    (IV) Bent

 

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (11 Apr Shift 1)

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