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Download Solution PDFGeometry of SF4 is
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Option 4 : see-saw
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Important Points
- Sulphur Tetrafluoride (SF4) has a see-saw geometry shape.
- The hybridization of SF4 is sp3d type.
- The Bond angle is 102o and 173o.
- The central sulfur atom has one lone pair and is bonded to four fluorine atoms.
- There are five hybrid orbitals formed.
- One 3s-orbital, three 3p-orbitals, and one 3d-orbital participate in hybridization.
Additional Information
| Molecule | Hybridization | Geometry Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylene or Ethyne (C2H2) | sp | Linear |
| Xenon Tetrafluoride (XeF4) | sp3d2 | Square Planar |
| Phosphorus Trichloride (PCl3) | sp3 | Trigonal Pyramidal |
| Sulphur Trioxide (SO3) | sp2 | Trigonal Planar |
| Bromine Pentafluoride (BrF5) | sp3d2 | Square Pyramidal |
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