The molecular geometry of SF6 is octahedral. What is the geometry of SF4 (including lone pair(s) of electrons, if (any)? (A) Square planar (B) Trigonal bipyramidal (C) Tetrahedral (D) Pyramidal

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The molecular geometry of SF6 is octahedral. What is the geometry of SF4 (including lone pair(s) of electrons, if (any)?

(A) Square planar
(B) Trigonal bipyramidal
(C) Tetrahedral
(D) Pyramidal

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. SF4  Steric No = 5 so hybridisation is sp3d. S F F F F Geometry is trigonal bipyramidal but shape is “See Saw”.

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