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Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, making up ~75% of all matter.
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Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, making up ~75% of all matter.
Which of the following pairs of compounds is isoelectronic and isostructural?
TeIXeF
IBrXeF
IFXeF
BeClXeF
To determine which pair of compounds is isoelectronic and isostructural, we need to analyze each option.Isoelectronic species have the same number of electrons. Isostructural species have the same geometry.Let's analyze each option:Option 1: TeI and XeF⢠TeITellurium (Te) has 6 valence electrons, and each iodine (I) has 7. Total electrons = 6 + 2(7) = 20.⢠XeFXenon (Xe) has 8 valence electrons, and each fluorine (F) has 7. Total electrons = 8 + 2(7) = 22. These are not isoelectronic.Option 2: IBr and XeF⢠IBrIodine (I) has 7 valence electrons, each bromine (Br) has 7, and the negative charge adds 1 electron. Total electrons = 7 + 2(7) + 1 = 22.⢠XeFTotal electrons = 8 + 2(7) = 22. These are isoelectronic. Both have a linear structure, so they are isostructural.Option 3: IF and XeF⢠IFIodine (I) has 7 valence electrons, and each fluorine (F) has 7. Total electrons = 7 + 3(7) = 28.⢠XeFTotal electrons = 22. These are not isoelectronic.Option 4: BeCl and XeF⢠BeClBeryllium (Be) has 2 valence electrons, and each chlorine (Cl) has 7. Total electrons = 2 + 2(7) = 16.⢠XeFTotal electrons = 22. These are not isoelectronic.Therefore, the correct option is Option 2: IBr and XeF are isoelectronic and isostructural.
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