Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · JEE Preparation Chemistry
According to VSEPR theory, the correct geometry and shape of SF4 molecule respectively are:
Practice question from Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (JEE Preparation Chemistry), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
hard · MCQ · Q-5AEF3E
According to VSEPR theory, the correct geometry and shape of molecule respectively are:
- A.Trigonal bipyramidal, See-sawCorrect answer
- B.Square planar, Tetrahedral
- C.Tetrahedral, See-saw
- D.Trigonal bipyramidal, T-shaped
Solution
Sulfur in has 6 valence electrons, forms 4 bonds with fluorine, and has 1 lone pair. Total steric number = 5, which corresponds to a trigonal bipyramidal electronic geometry. Due to the presence of 1 lone pair in the equatorial position, the molecular shape becomes see-saw.
More from Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Which of the following species has the highest bond order?
- Which of the following molecules is expected to exhibit permanent dipole moment?
- The correct order of increasing bond angle in the given species is:
- In which of the following pairs do both species have the same hybridization for the central atom?
Practise more Chemistry
Sign up free for adaptive practice on this chapter, with instant feedback and hints on every question.
Start practising freeFree to start · No credit card needed