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The number of electron pairs in OSF4 is


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4

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5

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5.5

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6

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Solution

The correct option is B

5


As we already know, we will not apply VSEPR theory here, because according to VSEPR Theory,

ep = (6+5)2 = 112

Now, we will apply AVSEPR Theory.

Central atom will be S [Because of the presence of d-orbitals] and In VSEPR Theory, we ignore oxygen.

Therefore, number of Ligands = 4 [only Fluorine's ignoring oxygen]

Valence electrons in S = 6

Therefore, number of electron pairs = (6+4+00)2 = 5


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