For molecule consider the following:

(A) Number of lone pairs on oxygen is 2.
(B) FOF angle is less than 104.5°.
(C) Oxidation state of O is −2.
(D) Molecule is bent 'V' shaped.
(E) Molecular geomet

Question

For  molecule consider the following:

(A) Number of lone pairs on oxygen is 2.
(B) FOF angle is less than 104.5°.
(C) Oxidation state of O is −2.
(D) Molecule is bent 'V' shaped.
(E) Molecular geometry is linear.

Correct options are:

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Step 1 — Analyse  (oxygen difluoride):

F is more electronegative than O, so O is the central atom.

(A) Lone pairs on O: O has 2 bonds (to F) + 2 lone pairs → 2 lone pairs ✓

(B) FOF angle < 104.5°: F is highly electronegative → F–O bond pairs are pulled toward F → bond pair–bond pair repulsion decreases → bond angle < 104.5° (water's angle) ✓

(C) Oxidation state of O: F is more electronegative than O, so O has oxidation state +2 (not −2) → Incorrect ✗

(D) Molecule is bent V-shaped: O has 2 b

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