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Which is not correctly matched ?

A

`XeO_(3)` -Trigonal bipyramidal

B

`ClF_(3)`- bent T-shape

C

`XeOF_(4)`- Square pyramidal

D

`XeF_(2)`- Linear shape

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The correct Answer is:
To determine which option is not correctly matched, we will analyze each option one by one based on the molecular geometry and the given descriptions. ### Step 1: Analyze Option A (XCO3) - **Given Shape:** Trigonal Bipyramidal - **Actual Shape:** Trigonal Pyramidal - **Explanation:** The structure of XCO3 (where X is a central atom) has a trigonal pyramidal shape due to the presence of one lone pair of electrons. The given shape as trigonal bipyramidal is incorrect. ### Step 2: Analyze Option B (CLF3) - **Given Shape:** Bent T-shape - **Actual Shape:** Bent T-shape - **Explanation:** The structure of CLF3 has two lone pairs and three bonded pairs, resulting in a bent T-shape. This matches the given description. ### Step 3: Analyze Option C (XeOF4) - **Given Shape:** Square Pyramidal - **Actual Shape:** Square Pyramidal - **Explanation:** The structure of XeOF4 has four fluorine atoms in the same plane and one lone pair, leading to a square pyramidal shape. This matches the given description. ### Step 4: Analyze Option D (XCF2) - **Given Shape:** Linear - **Actual Shape:** Linear - **Explanation:** The structure of XCF2 has two fluorine atoms and three lone pairs, resulting in a linear shape. This matches the given description. ### Conclusion After analyzing all options: - **Option A is not correctly matched** because it states that XCO3 has a trigonal bipyramidal shape, which is incorrect; it actually has a trigonal pyramidal shape. ### Final Answer The option that is not correctly matched is **A (XCO3 - Trigonal Bipyramidal)**. ---
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