STANDARD Chemistry VSEPR Theory Match the Following Question
Match the molecules given in column I with their shapes given in column II and mark the appropriate choice.

(A-iv), (B-ii), (C-iii), (D-i)
(A-iv), (B-i), (C-ii), (D-iii)
(A-iii), (B-i), (C-ii), (D-iv)
(A-ii), (B-iii), (C-i), (D-iv)
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
(A) SF₆ is octahedral; (B) SiCl₄ is tetrahedral; (C) AsF₅ is trigonal bipyramidal; (D) BCl₃ is trigonal planar.
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