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The shape of the molecule SF2Cl2 is...

The shape of the molecule `SF_2Cl_2` is

A

trigonal bipyramidal

B

cubic

C

octahedral

D

tetrahedral

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The correct Answer is:
C

In `SF_3Cl_3`, there are six electron pairs around the central S-atom. As such shape of the molecule is octahedral.
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