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In `SF_4` molecule, lone pair of electrons occupies equatorial position but not axial position why?

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In (a) the lp is present at axial position so there are three lp-bp repulsions at `90^@`. In (b) the lp is present at equatorial position, and there are only two lp - bp repultions at 90°. Hence arrangement (h) is more stable 1.e lp occupies equitorial position.
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