Based upon VSEPR theory, match the shape of the molecules in List I with the molecules in List II:

List I (Shape): A. T-shaped B. Trigonal planar C. Square planar D. See-saw

List II (Molecules): I.

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Based upon VSEPR theory, match the shape of the molecules in List I with the molecules in List II:

List I (Shape): A. T-shaped B. Trigonal planar C. Square planar D. See-saw

List II (Molecules): I.  II.  III.  IV.

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Step 1 — Determine shape of each molecule:

: Xe has 4 bonds + 2 lone pairs → Square planar → matches C

: S has 4 bonds + 1 lone pair → See-saw → matches D

: Cl has 3 bonds + 2 lone pairs → T-shaped → matches A

: B has 3 bonds + 0 lone pairs → Trigonal planar → matches B

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

Answer: Option (2)

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