SF4 is isostructural with : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- C Only
- C and E Only
- A and D Only
- B and E Only
Answer
(2) C and E Only
Solution
SF4: S has 6 valence electrons ⇒ 4 bond pairs + 1 lone pair (sp³d) ⇒ see-saw.
A. BrF4 : 7 + 1 = 8 e ⇒ 4 bp + 2 lp ⇒ square planar
B. CH4: 4 bp ⇒ tetrahedral
C. IF4 : 7 − 1 = 6 e ⇒ 4 bp + 1 lp ⇒ see-saw ✓
D. XeF4: 4 bp + 2 lp ⇒ square planar
E. XeO2F2: 4 σ bonds + 1 lp (steric number 5) ⇒ see-saw ✓
∴ C and E only.
Answer: (2)