Among the following, the species having see-saw shape is/are · ABC26IN0569

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding · Topic: Chemical Bonding – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

Among the following, the species having see-saw shape is/are

(a)$\mathrm{SF}_{4}$

(b)$\mathrm{XeF}_{4}$

(c)$\mathrm{ClF}_{4}{ }^{+}$

(d)$\mathrm{ClF}_{4}^{\Theta}$

Answer

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Answer: (a) SF₄ and (c) ClF₄⁺.

Explanation

Answer: (a) SF₄ and (c) ClF₄⁺ — Both have 4 bond pairs and 1 lone pair (see-saw). XeF₄ and ClF₄⁻ have 2 lone pairs and are square planar.

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