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
$\mathrm{SF}_{4} \quad 4$ bond pairs, 1 lone pair see-saw

$\mathrm{CF}_{4} \quad 4$ bond pairs, 0 lone pair tetrahedral

$\mathrm{XeF}_{4} 4$ bond pairs, 2 lone pair Square planner

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