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Statement 1: There are ten valence electrons on the Sulphur atom in `SF_(4)` molecule.
Statement 2: The structure of `SF_(4)` molecule is distorted trigonal bipyramidal.

A

Statemetn-1 is true, Statrment-2 is also true, Statement -2 is the correct explanation of statement-1

B

Statement -1 is true , Statement 2 is also true, Statement-2 is not the correct explanation of Statement-1

C

Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false.

D

Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.

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To analyze the statements regarding the `SF4` molecule, we will break down the information step by step. ### Step 1: Determine the Valence Electrons of Sulfur in SF4 Sulfur (S) is in group 16 of the periodic table and has 6 valence electrons. In the `SF4` molecule, sulfur forms four bonds with fluorine atoms. **Calculation:** - Valence electrons from sulfur: 6 - Each fluorine (F) atom contributes 1 electron for bonding. - Total electrons contributed by 4 fluorine atoms: 4 × 1 = 4 Thus, the total number of valence electrons around sulfur in `SF4` is: \[ 6 \text{ (from S)} + 4 \text{ (from 4 F)} = 10 \text{ valence electrons} \] **Conclusion for Statement 1:** Statement 1 is true: There are 10 valence electrons on the sulfur atom in `SF4`. ### Step 2: Determine the Molecular Geometry of SF4 In `SF4`, the sulfur atom has four bonding pairs (from the four fluorine atoms) and one lone pair of electrons. The presence of the lone pair affects the geometry of the molecule. **Geometry Analysis:** - The ideal geometry for five electron pairs (4 bonding + 1 lone pair) is trigonal bipyramidal. - However, the presence of the lone pair will distort this geometry. The actual shape of `SF4` is described as a distorted trigonal bipyramidal or a seesaw shape due to the lone pair repulsion. **Conclusion for Statement 2:** Statement 2 is true: The structure of `SF4` is distorted trigonal bipyramidal. ### Step 3: Evaluate the Relationship Between the Statements Both statements are true, but we need to determine if the second statement correctly explains the first. - Statement 1 discusses the number of valence electrons. - Statement 2 describes the molecular geometry. While both statements are true, the second statement does not provide a correct explanation for the first statement. The number of valence electrons does not directly relate to the molecular geometry. ### Final Conclusion - Statement 1 is true. - Statement 2 is true. - However, Statement 2 does not serve as a correct explanation for Statement 1. ### Answer: Both statements are true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1. ---

To analyze the statements regarding the `SF4` molecule, we will break down the information step by step. ### Step 1: Determine the Valence Electrons of Sulfur in SF4 Sulfur (S) is in group 16 of the periodic table and has 6 valence electrons. In the `SF4` molecule, sulfur forms four bonds with fluorine atoms. **Calculation:** - Valence electrons from sulfur: 6 - Each fluorine (F) atom contributes 1 electron for bonding. ...
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