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Geometry of SF4 is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. square planar
  2. tetrahedral
  3. octahedral
  4. see-saw

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: see-saw

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) see-saw šŸ“š Explanation: Sulfur tetrafluoride (SF4) has 5 electron pairs around the central sulfur atom (4 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair). According to VSEPR theory, this results in a trigonal bipyramidal arrangement where the lone pair occupies an equatorial position. The resulting molecular shape is described as 'see-saw'.