Practice question
Question
Which molecule has an equatorial bond angle of approximately 101° due to a lone pair?
Explanation
In SF₄, sulfur is sp³d hybridized with 5 electron pairs (4 bonding, 1 lone), forming a see-saw shape. The equatorial F-S-F bond angle is ~101° due to lone pair repulsion compressing the equatorial bonds.
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