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Why is that in the `SF_(4)` molecule, the lone pair of electrons occupies an equatorial position in the overall trigonal bipyramidal arrangement in preferencr to an axial position ?

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To understand why the lone pair of electrons in the SF₄ molecule occupies an equatorial position instead of an axial position, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Determine the Hybridization 1. **Identify the central atom**: In SF₄, the central atom is sulfur (S). 2. **Count the valence electrons**: Sulfur has 6 valence electrons. 3. **Count the attached atoms**: There are 4 fluorine (F) atoms attached to the sulfur. 4. **Calculate the steric number**: \[ ...
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