Asked by ARIANA TARIQ on Jul 06, 2024
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What shape should the molecule SF4 have?
A) A "saw horse" shape
B) Tetrahedron
C) Trigonal planar
D) Cubic
Electron Density
A measure of the probability of an electron being present at a specific location around an atom or molecule.
Octahedron
A polyhedron with eight faces, usually referring to a regular octahedron with eight equilateral triangles as faces.
- Understand the principles of molecular geometry and the factors that determine molecular shape.
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Durka MuthumalaiJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The molecule SF4 seems to be a typographical error or a non-standard representation of a molecule. However, interpreting the question as asking about the shape of a molecule with sulfur and fluorine (possibly SF6 if we correct the representation), the correct shape would be a "saw horse" shape, which is another way to describe the octahedral shape of SF6. This is due to the six bonds of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) spreading out in the most symmetrical way possible, which is an octahedron, not a "saw horse". However, without a standard molecular formula, this interpretation is speculative.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of molecular geometry and the factors that determine molecular shape.