The only lone pair of electrons on the central atom in SF4 molecule is present at ___________ position.
A
Equatorial
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B
Axial
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C
to equatorial
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D
to axial
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Solution
The correct option is A Equatorial The lone pair is present in the equatorial position because lone pair on any other position would have resulted in distorted geometry. Also, this arrangement gives rise to the maximum stability.