Question

The shape of $SC{l}_4$ is best described as a:

• A. square
• B. tetrahedron
• C. square pyramid
• D. see-saw

Answer 1

The correct option is D see-saw

Correct Option $-D$ (See-Saw)

Reason:- $SC{l}_4$ has a lone pair. A molecule has a see-saw structure when the central atom is bonded to 4 other atoms and has 1 lone pair. Therefore, $SC{l}_4$ has a see-saw structure.