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The only lone pair of electrons on the central atom in SF4 molecule is present at ___________ position.

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Equatorial
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Axial
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to equatorial
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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.

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