JEE Main 2022 — Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift
Question
In the structure of SF4, the lone pair of electrons on S is in.
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Aequatorial position and there are two lone pair - bond pair repulsions at 90.
Step-by-step explanation
SF4 → sp3d hybridisation.
The lone pair of electrons on S is in an equatorial position and there are two lone pair-bond pair repulsions at 90°.
The lone pair of electrons on S is in an equatorial position and there are two lone pair-bond pair repulsions at 90°.
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