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Chemistry Question from JEE Main 2025 · 2 April, Shift 1

A molecule with the formula AX4YAX_4Y has all its elements from the p-block. Element A is the rarest, monoatomic, non-radioactive member of its group and has the lowest ionization enthalpy value among A, X and Y. Elements X and Y have the first and second highest electronegativity values respectively among all the known elements. The shape of the molecule is:

  • A

    Square pyramidal

  • B

    Octahedral

  • C

    Trigonal bipyramidal

  • D

    Pentagonal planar

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