The geometry of SF₄ is · ABC26IN0598

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

The geometry of $\mathrm{SF}_{4}$ is

(a)tetrahedral

(b)trigonal bipyramidal

(c)square planer

(d)octahedral

Answer

Answer: B ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

SF₄ has 5 electron pairs (4 bond + 1 lone): trigonal-bipyramidal electron geometry, see-saw molecular shape (b).

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