Which of the following is not tetrahedral in shape?
(i) NH4+
(ii) SiCl4
(iii) SF4
(iv) SO42−
Which of the following is not tetrahedral in shape?
(i) NH4+
(ii) SiCl4
(iii) SF4
(iv) SO42−
This is a multiple choice answer as classified in NCERT Exemplar
Correct option is (iii)
The C-atom in the CO32- ion undergoes sp2 hybridization. BF4, NH4+ and SO42- have a tetrahedral structure, whereas it has a triangular planar structure.

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