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What is the molecular geometry of SF4?

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What is the molecular geometry of SF4?
  1. Tetrahedral
  2. Trigonal bipyramidal
  3. Seesaw
  4. Square planar

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the molecular geometry of SF4?
  • Step 1: Identify the central atom in SF4, which is sulfur (S).
  • Step 2: Count the number of fluorine (F) atoms bonded to sulfur. There are 4 fluorine atoms.
  • Step 3: Determine the number of lone pairs on the sulfur atom. Sulfur has 1 lone pair.
  • Step 4: Add the number of bonding pairs (4 from F) and lone pairs (1 from S). This gives a total of 5 pairs.
  • Step 5: Use the VSEPR theory to determine the molecular geometry based on 5 pairs. The shape is determined by the arrangement of these pairs.
  • Step 6: With 4 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair, the molecular geometry is classified as 'seesaw'.
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