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Shape and Geometry Using VSEPR

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The shape of ions $[C l F_{4}]^{-}$ and $[C l F_{2}]^{-}$ respectively is-

A

See-saw and linear

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See-saw and bent

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C

Tetrahedral and linear

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D

Square planar and linear

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Solution

The correct option is D Square planar and linear

Compound Bond pair Lone pair structure

$[C l F_{4}]^{-}$ 4 2 Square planar

$[C l F_{2}]^{-}$ 2 3 linear

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