Which of the following sets is correct based on the table provided below?
MoleculeHybridizationGeometryNumber of lone pairs of electrons on central atom
$I$$SiH_4$$sp^3$tetrahedral$0$
$II$$BeCl_2$$sp^2$linear$1$
$III$$SF_4$$dsp^3$square planar$1$
$IV$$SnCl_2$$sp$linear$0$

  • A
    $I$
  • B
    $II$
  • C
    $III$
  • D
    $IV$

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