Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Chemistry Question 33

Practice objective / multiple choice question 33 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 33 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • CHEMISTRY • objective

Sulphur tetra‑fluoride (SF₄) has five electron pairs around the central sulphur atom. Using VSEPR theory, state the hybridisation of sulphur and the molecular geometry of SF₄.

Answer Options

A. sp³ hybridisation; trigonal pyramidal molecular geometry
Correct Answer B. sp³d hybridisation; seesaw molecular geometry
C. sp³d² hybridisation; octahedral molecular geometry
D. sp²d hybridisation; tetrahedral molecular geometry
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
sp³d hybridisation; seesaw molecular geometry

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Chemistry Question 33. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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