Match List I with List II:

| | List I (Molecule) | | List II (Shape) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | | I | Square pyramid |
| B | | II | Tetrahedral |
| C | | III | Trigonal pyramidal |
| D | | IV | Tr

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Match List I with List II:

| | List I (Molecule) | | List II (Shape) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A |  | I | Square pyramid |
| B |  | II | Tetrahedral |
| C |  | III | Trigonal pyramidal |
| D |  | IV | Trigonal bipyramidal |

Choose the correct answer:

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Step 1 — Determine shape of each molecule using VSEPR:

A. : N has 3 bonds + 1 lone pair → 4 electron pairs → trigonal pyramidal → III

B. : Br has 5 bonds + 1 lone pair → 6 electron pairs → square pyramidal → I

C. : P has 5 bonds + 0 lone pairs → 5 electron pairs → trigonal bipyramidal → IV

D. : C has 4 bonds + 0 lone pairs → 4 electron pairs → tetrahedral → II

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

Answer: Option (2)

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