In the structure of SF_ 4 , the lone pair of electrons on S is in

JEE Main 2022 Chemistry question

In the structure of , the lone pair of electrons on S is in

(1)Equatorial position and there are two lone pair - bond pair repulsions at 90°Correct
(2)Equatorial position and there are three lone pair - bond pair repulsions at 90°
(3)Axial position and there are three lone pair - bond pair repulsions at 90°
(4)Axial position and there are two lone pair – bond pair repulsion at 90°

Answer: (1)

is hybridised (trigonal bipyramidal arrangement of five electron pairs). The lone pair occupies an

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