Question

The hybrid state and oxidation state of S in $S{F}_4$ are respectively.

• A. $s{p}^3,+4$
• B. $s{p}^2,+6$
• C. $s{p}^{3}d,+4$
• D. $ds{p}^3,+6$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In $S{F}_4,S$ atom assumes $s{p}^{3}d$ of hybridisation state as it has 4 bond pair and 1 lone pair and its oxidation state is + 4.