Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Shape of SF4 is
A
tetrahedral
B
square planar
C
trigonal pyramid
D
see-saw
Answer
see-saw
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is D:see-saw
The shape of SF4 is see saw. In this two are on the same plane and two atoms are below (equatorial). The shape is due to the lone pair of electrons present on the central atom.