Column I (Compounds)
Column II (Correct characteristics)
(P) CO
(1) Pyramidal geometry
(Q) XeO₃
(2) Maximum number of atoms present in one plane is 4
(R) ClF₃
(3) σ-bond and π-bond as well as co-ordinate bond.
(S) SO₂Cl₂
(4) Imperfect tetrahedral geometry

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Column I (Compounds)	Column II (Correct characteristics)
(P) CO	(1) Pyramidal geometry
(Q) XeO₃	(2) Maximum number of atoms present in one plane is 4
(R) ClF₃	(3) σ-bond and π-bond as well as co-ordinate bond.
(S) SO₂Cl₂	(4) Imperfect tetrahedral geometry

TestHub · Accepted Answer

CO has a σ bond, a π bond and a dative bond: P→3. XeO 3 is pyramidal: Q→1. ClF 3 is T-shaped and planar, 4 atoms in one plane: R→2. SO 2 Cl 2 is distorted tetrahedral: S→4. Answer: (B).

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