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Shape and Geometry Using VSEPR

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Question

The shape of $S C l_{2}$ molecule is:

linear

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triangular

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angular

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pyramidal

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Solution

The correct option is C angular
$S C l_{2}$
Valence electrons: $6 + 2 \times 7 = 20$
Hybridization: $s p^{3}$
Geometry: tetrahedral
Shape: bent or angular (two positions of Tetrahedron occupied by two lone pair of electrons)
Hence, option $C$ is correct.

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