Given the three statements below, pick the best answer.
I. XeF₂ is a linear molecule.
II. Xe is the only group VIIIA element to form molecules with other elements.
III. XeF₄ is a planar molecule.

Question

Given the three statements below, pick the best answer. I. XeF₂ is a linear molecule. II. Xe is the only group VIIIA element to form molecules with other elements. III. XeF₄ is a planar molecule.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Statement I is true as XeF₂ is a linear molecule. Statement II is false as other group VIIIA elements such as neon and argon also form molecules with other elements. Statement III is true as XeF₄ is a planar molecule. Therefore, the best choice is B: I and III are true, II is false.

Given the Three Statements Below, Pick the Best Answer