MCQ
Correct statement regarding molecules $SF_4,\, CF_4$ and $XeF_4$ are
  • A
    $2,\, 0$ and $1$ lone pairs of central atom respectively
  • B
    $1, \,0$ and $1$ lone pairs of central atom respectively
  • C
    $0, \,0$ and $2$ lone pairs of central atom respectively
  • $1, \,0$ and $2$ lone pairs of central atom respectively

Answer

Correct option: D.
$1, \,0$ and $2$ lone pairs of central atom respectively
d
$SF_4$ : $sp^3d$ hybridization

$CF_4$ : $sp^3$ hybridization

$XeF_4$ : $sp^3d^2$ hybridization

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