The molecular geometry of SF₆ is octahedral. What is the geometry of ${SF}_{4}$ (including lone pair(s) of electrons, if any)?

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Tetrahedral

Trigonal bipyramidal

Square planar

Pyramidal

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Detailed Solution

${SF}_{4}$ = 4 bond pairs + 1 lone pair. Its hybridization is sp³d and shape of the molecule (including lone pair) is trigonal bipyramidal but it is present in see-saw shape to minimize the bond pair and lone pair repulsion.

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