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(C) The $VSEPR$ theory states that the electron pairs (both bonding and lone pairs) surrounding the central atom arrange themselves in space to minimi

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the pairs of electrons tend to occupy such positions that minimise repulsions

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(C) The $VSEPR$ theory states that the electron pairs (both bonding and lone pairs) surrounding the central atom arrange themselves in space to minimize the electrostatic repulsions between them. This arrangement determines the geometry and shape of the molecule. For example,in $PF_5$,the five electron pairs arrange themselves in a trigonal bipyramidal geometry to minimize repulsion,with bond angles of $120^{\circ}$ and $90^{\circ}$.

List-$I$ (Molecule)	List-$II$ (Shape)
$A$. $XeF_4$	$I$. Square pyramidal
$B$. $ClF_3$	$II$. Pentagonal bipyramidal
$C$. $BrF_5$	$III$. Square planar
$D$. $IF_7$	$IV$. Bent $T$-shape

According to $VSEPR$ theory,

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Match the following:

List-$I$ (Molecule) List-$II$ (Shape)

$A$. $XeF_4$ $I$. Square pyramidal

$B$. $ClF_3$ $II$. Pentagonal bipyramidal

$C$. $BrF_5$ $III$. Square planar

$D$. $IF_7$ $IV$. Bent $T$-shape

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