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(B) is correct: SO₂ has a bent V-shape with a net dipole moment ($\mu \ne 0$), whereas SO₃ is symmetric trigonal planar ($\mu =0$).

(C) is correct: In tetrahedral SiF₄, a maximum of 3 atoms lie in one plane; there are 6 planes containing (1 Si + 2 F) and 4 planes containing (3 F), totaling 10 planes.

(D) is correct: Both XeF₆ and IF₆⁻ have 6 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair, adopting a capped octahedral (distorted octahedral) geometry.

(A) is incorrect: Chloral (CCl₃CHO) lacks an H-bond donor (-OH group) to form intramolecular hydrogen bonding, unlike chloral hydrate.