Question

SF₄ molecule involves ______ hybridisation and is ______ in shape.

Answer 1

SF₄ molecule involves sp³d hybridisation and is trigonal bipyramidal in shape.

Explanation:

In SF₄, the central sulphur atom undergoes sp³d hybridisation, forming a trigonal bipyramidal structure. One equatorial position is occupied by a lone pair, causing a distortion in shape. As a result, the molecule adopts a see-saw shape.