Question

Match List-I with the List-II

List-I (Molecule / Species)	List-II (Property / Shape)
(A) \(SO_2Cl_2\)	(I) Paramagnetic
(B) NO	(II) Diamagnetic
(C) \(NO^{-}_{2}\)	(III) Tetrahedral
(D) \(I^{-}_{3}\)	(IV) Linear

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
• B. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
• C. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
• D. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

(A) SO$_2$Cl$_2$: Hybridization is sp$^3$, adopting a tetrahedral geometry.
(B) NO: Possesses an unpaired electron, resulting in paramagnetism.
(C) NO$_2^-$: Exhibits paired electrons, indicating diamagnetism.
(D) I$_3^-$: Exhibits a linear geometry with sp$^3$d hybridization.