In the structure of SF4, the lone pair of electrons on S is in.

Option 1 -

Equatorial position and there are two lone pair – bond pair repulsions at 90°.

Option 2 -

Equatorial position and there are three lone pair – bond pair repulsions at 90°.

Option 3 -

 Axial position and there are three lone – bond pair repulsion at 90°.

Option 4 -

Axial position and there are two lone – bond pair repulsion at 90°.

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    alok kumar singh | Contributor-Level 10

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    Correct Option - 1


    Detailed Solution:

    Geometry of SF4 is trigonal bipyramidal, in which there is one lonepair which occupy equatorial position as,

    There are two lone pair – bond pair repulsions at 90°

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