JEE Main 2022ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2022 — Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (28 Jun Shift 2)

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

In SF4, The lone pair is in an equatorial position, and there are two lp—bp repulsions. Hence, the following arrangement shown below is more stable.

The shape shown in the following figure is described as a distorted tetrahedron, a folded square or a see-saw.

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