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Question

Which of the following shapes of $SF_{4}$ is more stable and why?

A

$(i)$ , due to $3\, lp-bp$ repulsions at $90^\circ$

B

$(ii)$ , due to $2\, lp - bp$ repulsion

C

Both are equally stable due to $2 lp-bp$ repulsions

D

Both are unstable since $SF_4$ has tetrahedral shape

Answer

$(ii)$ , due to $2\, lp - bp$ repulsion

Explanation

Solution

In structure $(ii), lp-bp$ repulsions are minimum.