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Which among the following molecules is (a) involved in $\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}$ hybridization, (b) has different bond lengths and (c) has lone pair of electrons on the central atom?

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Draw the structures: look for sp3d hybridisation, unequal bond lengths and a lone pair on the central atom.
Updated On: Oct 26, 2026
  • $\mathrm{XeF}_4$
  • $\mathrm{XeF}_2$
  • $\mathrm{PF}_5$
  • $\mathrm{SF}_4$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

(a) $sp^3d$ hybridisation: $XeF_2$, $PF_5$ and $SF_4$ (not $XeF_4$, which is $sp^3d^2$).
(b) different bond lengths: in $PF_5$ and $SF_4$ the axial and equatorial bonds differ ($XeF_2$ has two identical bonds).
(c) lone pair on the central atom: $SF_4$ has one lone pair, $PF_5$ has none.
Only $SF_4$ satisfies all three: option (4).
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