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Which of the following molecules assumes a "See-saw" shape due to the presence of four bond pairs anChemical Bonding Chemistry Question

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Which of the following molecules assumes a "See-saw" shape due to the presence of four bond pairs and one lone pair around the central atom?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

Sulfur in $SF_4$ has 6 valence electrons, forms 4 bonds, and retains 1 lone pair. Steric number = 5 ($sp^3d$). The lone pair occupies an equatorial position to minimize repulsion, resulting in a See-saw (or folded square) geometry.

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