Question

Molecular shape of ` SF_4, CF_4` and ` XeF_4` are :
A. The same with 2, 0 and 1 lone pair of electrons respectively
B. The same with 1, 1 and 1 lone pair of electrons respectively
C. Different with 0, 1 and 2 lone pair of electrons respectively
D. Different with 1, 0 and 2 lone pair of electrons respectively

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
Lewis structures of `SF_4`, `CF_4` and `XeF_4` are as follows:

Thus, `SF_4` is see-saw shape with one lone pair. `CF_4` is tetrahedral, `XeF_4` is square planar with two lone pairs