Question

Statement 1 : In $IOF^-_4$ a single lone pair is present on iodine atom trans to oxygen atom to have minimum repulsion between the $I = O$ and the lone pair of electrons.
Statement 2 : The $VSEPR$ model considers double and triple bonds to have slightly greater repulsive effect than single bonds because of the repulsive effect of $\pi$ electrons.

• A. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true and the statement $2$ is the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• B. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true but statement $2$ is not the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• C. If Statement $1$ is true but Statement $2$ is false
• D. If Statement $1$ is false but Statement $2$ is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Statement 1 : To have minimum repulsion between the $I = O$ and the lone pair of electrons (has greater replusion effect), the lone pair is opposite to the $I = O$ bond.
Statement 2 : Correct Statement.