Question

Likely bond angles of $SF_4$ molecule are :

• A. $120^{\circ}, 180^{\circ}$
• B. $45^{\circ}, 118^{\circ}$
• C. $117^{\circ}, 92^{\circ}$
• D. $89^{\circ}, 117^{\circ}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$SF _4$ molecule: $sp ^3 d$ hybridization with one Ione pair providing repulsion.
Therefore, bond angles change from $90 \rightarrow 89^{\circ}$ (apical ) and from $120 \longrightarrow 117^{\circ}$