Practice question
Question
Which molecule has a bond angle of approximately 98° due to two lone pairs on the central atom?
Explanation
In SF₂ , sulfur is sp³ hybridized with 4 electron pairs (2 bonding, 2 lone), forming a bent shape. The F-S-F bond angle is ~98°, reduced from 104.5° in H₂O due to increased lone pair repulsion from electronegative fluorine atoms.
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