Identify the geometry of TeF_4 molecule from the following

MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

Identify the geometry of molecule from the following

(A)Linear
(B)Tetrahedral
(C)Trigonal bipyramidalCorrect
(D)Trigonal

Answer: (C)

Solution

In , Te (group 16) has 6 valence electrons; four are used for bonds to F, leaving one lone pair. Total electron pairs = 4 bond pairs + 1 lone pair = 5, so the hybridisation is and the electron-pair geometry is trigonal bipyramidal (the

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