Question

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The number of species among \(\mathrm{BF_4^-}\), \(\mathrm{SiF_4}\), \(\mathrm{XeF_4}\) and \(\mathrm{SF_4}\), that have unequal E–F bond lengths is three. Here, E is the central atom. Statement II: Among \(\mathrm{O_2^-}\), \(\mathrm{O_2^{2-}}\), \(\mathrm{F_2}\) and \(\mathrm{O_2^+}\), \(\mathrm{O_2^+}\) has the highest bond order. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer.

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
• C. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• D. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Hint:

Molecular symmetry leads to equal bond lengths, while higher bond order implies stronger and shorter bonds.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B