Question

Identify the geometry of TeF₄ molecule from the following.

Options

• Linear

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal bipyramidal

• Trigonal

Answer 1

Trigonal bipyramidal

Explanation:

Te is from group 16, which means it has 6 electrons in valence shell out of which 4 are bonded with 1 Fluorine atom each thus leaving behind 1 lone pair.

TeF₄ has 1 lone pair and 4 bonding pairs (AB₄E). Its electron geometry is trigonal bipyramidal.