NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
What is the geometry of SF 4 , SeF 4 , and TeF 4 molecules?
Options
- ALinear
- BTetrahedral
- CTrigonal bipyramidal
- DOctahedral
Correct answer
C. Trigonal bipyramidal
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph states that these fluorides have sp3d hybridization and trigonal bipyramidal structures with one equatorial position occupied by a lone pair of electrons.