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Out of `CHCl_(3), CH_(4) and SF_(4)` the molecules do not having regular geometry are:

A

`CHCl_(3)` only

B

`CHCl_(3) and SF_(4)`

C

`CH_(4)`

D

`CH_(4) and SF_(4)`

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To determine which of the molecules CHCl₃, CH₄, and SF₄ do not have regular geometry, we need to analyze the molecular structures and the presence of lone pairs on the central atoms. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Central Atom and Valency**: - For **CHCl₃**: The central atom is Carbon (C), which has a valency of 4. It is bonded to three Chlorine (Cl) atoms and one Hydrogen (H) atom. - For **CH₄**: The central atom is Carbon (C), which has a valency of 4. It is bonded to four Hydrogen (H) atoms. - For **SF₄**: The central atom is Sulfur (S), which has a valency of 6. It is bonded to four Fluorine (F) atoms. 2. **Determine the Geometry**: - **CHCl₃**: The carbon atom is bonded to three Cl atoms and one H atom, which means it is not bonded to the same type of atom (Cl and H are different). Additionally, carbon has no lone pairs. The geometry is **trigonal pyramidal**, which is not regular due to the presence of different atoms. - **CH₄**: The carbon atom is bonded to four identical Hydrogen atoms. There are no lone pairs on the carbon atom. The geometry is **tetrahedral**, which is regular. - **SF₄**: The sulfur atom is bonded to four Fluorine atoms, but it also has one lone pair. The presence of the lone pair distorts the geometry, resulting in a **seesaw** shape, which is not regular. 3. **Conclusion**: - **CHCl₃** does not have regular geometry because it is bonded to different atoms. - **CH₄** has regular geometry because it is bonded to the same atoms and has no lone pairs. - **SF₄** does not have regular geometry due to the presence of a lone pair. ### Final Answer: The molecules that do not have regular geometry are **CHCl₃** and **SF₄**.
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