Question

In the structure of SF₄, the lone pair of electrons on S is in. 

(A) equatorial position and there are two lone pair bond pair repulsions at 90° 

(B) equatorial position and there are three lone pair-bond pair repulsions at 90° 

(C) axial position and there are three lone pair – bond pair repulsion at 90°. 

(D) axial position and there are two lone pair – bond pair repulsion at 90°.

Answer 1

(A) equatorial position and there are two lone pair bond pair repulsions at 90°