Match List I with List II:

| | List I (Molecule/Species) | | List II (Property/Shape) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | | I | Paramagnetic |
| B | NO | II | Diamagnetic |
| C | | III | Tetrahedral |
| D |

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Match List I with List II:

| | List I (Molecule/Species) | | List II (Property/Shape) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A |  | I | Paramagnetic |
| B | NO | II | Diamagnetic |
| C |  | III | Tetrahedral |
| D |  | IV | Linear |

Choose the correct answer:

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Step 1 — Analyse each species:

A. : S is central, bonded to 2O and 2Cl, no lone pairs → tetrahedral geometry → matches III

B. NO: Has 11 valence electrons (odd number) → 1 unpaired electron → paramagnetic → matches I

C. : N has 2 bonds + 1 lone pair → bent shape; all electrons paired → diamagnetic → matches II

D. : I has 2 bonds + 3 lone pairs → VSEPR: linear shape → matches IV

Step 2 — Matching: A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Answer: Option (2)

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