Describe a hybridization scheme for the central S atom in the molecule SF 4 that is consistent

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Describe a hybridization scheme for the central S atom in the molecule SF4 that is consistent with the geometric shape pictured in Table 10.1. Which orbitals of the S atom are involved in overlaps, and which are occupied by lone-pair electrons?

Table 10.1TABLE 10.1 Molecular Geometry as a Function of Electron-Group Geometry Number of Electron Groups 2 3 4 5 6

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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