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In which of the following molecules, the number of line pairs of electrons on central atom and the number d-orbitals involved in the hybridisation of central atom, is same?
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$\mathrm{SF}_4$
$\mathrm{SF}_4$
$\therefore \quad$ Geometry of the molecule is Trigonal bipyramidal.
Here only one ' $\mathrm{d}$ ' orbital takes part in bonding and the geometry also shows only one lone pair of electron.
$\therefore \quad$ Geometry of the molecule is Trigonal bipyramidal.
Here only one ' $\mathrm{d}$ ' orbital takes part in bonding and the geometry also shows only one lone pair of electron.
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