Which of the following statements are not correct?

(i) NaCl being an ionic compound is a good conductor of electricity in the solid state.

(ii) In canonical structures there is a difference in the arrangement of atoms.

(iii) Hybrid orbitals form stronger bonds than pure orbitals.

(iv) VSEPR Theory can explain the square planar geometry of XeF₄.

<p>This is a Multiple Choice Questions as classified in NCERT Exemplar</p><p><strong>Ans:</strong> Option (i) and option (ii)</p><p><strong> (i)</strong> NaCl being an ionic compound is a good conductor of electricity in the molten state. It is not a bad conductor of electricity in solid state. So, the statement mentioned in the question is not correct. Hence, this is the correct answer.</p><p><strong> (ii)</strong> There is no difference in the arrangement of atoms in the canonical structures. The difference is in the arrangement of electron pairs in the canonical structures. So, the statement mentioned in the question is not correct. Hence, this is the correct answer.</p><p><strong> (iii)</strong> The hybrid orbitals have the same energy and shape and hence they are more effective in the formation of stable bonds than the pure atomic orbitals. So, the statement given is correct. Hence, this is not the correct answer.</p><p><strong> (iv)</strong> XeF₄ acquires a square planar geometry, this can very well be explained by the VSEPR theory. The hybridisation of the central xenon atom will be sp³d² due to the presence of two lone pairs of electrons on the central xenon atom. So, the statement given is correct. Hence, this is not the correct answer.</p>

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