Q.

The molecular geometry of SF6 is octahedral. What is the geometry of SF4 (including lone pair(s) of electrons, if any)?

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a

Trigonal bipyramidal

b

Pyramidal

c

Square planar

d

Tetrahedral

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

SF4 = 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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