MCQEasyJEE Main 2026 · 21 January, Shift 1VSEPR Theory & Shapes of Molecules

Chemistry Question from JEE Main 2026 · 21 January, Shift 1

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The number of pairs among [SiO₂, CO₂], [SnO, SnO₂], [PbO, PbO₂] and [GeO, GeO₂], which contain oxides that are both amphoteric is 22.

Statement II: BF3BF_3 is an electron deficient molecule, can act as a Lewis acid, forms adduct with NH3NH_3 and has a trigonal planar geometry.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

  • B

    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  • C

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

  • D

    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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