Question

state the structure and the shape of SF4 and CIF3​

Answer 1

Answer:

Tetra hedral and pyramidal

Explanation:

In structure sF4 3 fluorine atoms forms triangular slightly less planer structure and 4th Florine held with S perpendicular with slightly long bond because of planer repulsion.

In structure cIF3 all three Florine atoms held with chlorine atom to form trangular planer structure and it is slightly pussed downward because of lone pairs of clorine's electrons

Answer 2

Answer:

Trigonal bipyramidal  &  T-shaped

Explanation:

• The SF4 molecule should have a trigonal bipyramidal structure, but due to a loan pair of electrons, it has a distorted trigonal bipyramidal shape.

• Around the core chlorine atom in chlorine trifluoride(CIF3), there are five zones of electron density. These are placed in a 175 degree trigonal bipyramidal pattern. As a result, a T-shaped molecule is formed.