The molecular geometry of `SF_(6)` is octahdral. What is the geometry of `SF_(4)` (including lone pair(s) of electrons, if any) ?

Options

A. Pyramidal
B. Trigonal bipyramidal
C. Tetrahedral
D. Square planar

Explanation

To determine the molecular geometry of SF₄ (sulfur tetrafluoride), we will follow these steps:

### Step 1: Determine the Valence Electrons
Sulfur (S) is in group 16 of the periodic table and has 6 valence electrons. Each fluorine (F) atom has 7 valence electrons, and since there are 4 fluorine atoms, they contribute a total of 4 × 7 = 28 valence electrons.

**Total valence electrons = 6 (from S) + 28 (from 4 F) = 34 valence electrons.**

### Step 2: Draw the Lewis Structure
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