Given the Three Statements Below, Pick the Best Answer

question 8

Multiple Choice

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.

• A) I and II are true, III is false
• B) I and III are true, II is false
• C) II and III are true, I is false
• D) all three are true
• E) only I is true

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