JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 4. Chemical bonding and molecular structure
The molecular geometry of \(S\,F _{6}\) is octahedral. What is the geometry of \(S\,F _{4}\) (including lone pair(s) of electrons, if any)?
- A Trigonal bipyramidal
- B Square planar
- C Tetrahedral
- D Pyramidal
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) Trigonal bipyramidal
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\(4 \sigma\) bonds \(+1\) lone pair Shape (including lone pair of electrons) is Trigonal bipyramidal
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