Match the Xenon compounds in Column-I with its structure in Column-II and assign the correct code:

| Column-I | Column-II |
| :--- | :--- |
| (A) | (i) pyramidal |
| (B) | (ii) square planar |
| (C

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Match the Xenon compounds in Column-I with its structure in Column-II and assign the correct code:

| Column-I | Column-II |
| :--- | :--- |
| (A)  | (i) pyramidal |
| (B)  | (ii) square planar |
| (C)  | (iii) distorted octahedral |
| (D)  | (iv) square pyramidal |

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🧠 Xenon's Geometry Handbook
Xenon compounds are the classic playground for VSEPR theory. The key is counting the lone pairs on the central Xenon atom relative to its 8 valence electrons.

🗺️ The Match-Up Logic
- (A) : 
  - 8 valence electrons - 4 (for Fluorines) = 4 left (2 lone pairs).
  -  hybridization. Lone pairs go opposite to each other.
  - Shape: Square Planar (ii).
- (B) : 
  - 8 electrons - 6 = 2 left (1 lone pair).
  -  with a "flipping" lone pair.
  - Shape: Distorted Octahedral (i

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