The molecular geometry of SF 6 is octahedral. What is the geometry of SF 4 (including lone pair(s) of…

The molecular geometry of SF6 is octahedral. What is the geometry of SF4 (including lone pair(s) of electrons, if (any)?
  1. Tetrahedral
  2. Trigonal bipyramidal
  3. Pyramidal
  4. Square planar

Solution

SF4⇒Steric No=5 so hybridisation is sp3d

Geometry is trigonal bipyramidal but shape is “See Saw”. 

Asked in: JEE Main 2020 (02 Sep Shift 2)

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