Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct about $S{F}_4$ molecule?

• A. It has a square planar shape with S-atom having two lone pairs
• B. It is hydrolyzed by water to give $H_{2}S{O}_3$ and HF as final products
• C. During hydrolysis,S-atom in transition state is $s{p}^3$ d-hybridized
• D. All S---F bond lengths are equal

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B It is hydrolyzed by water to give $H_{2}S{O}_3$ and HF as final products
C During hydrolysis,S-atom in transition state is $s{p}^3$ d-hybridized

$S{F}_4+2H_{2}O\to S{O}_2+4HF\to H_{2}S{O}_3$