AIIMS2004Chemistry-Molecular Geometry
AIIMS 2004 Chemistry VSEPR Theory Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Assertion : All F – S – F angle in SF₄ is greater than 90° but less than 180°.
Reason : The lone pair-bond pair repulsion is weaker than bond pair-bond pair repulsion.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Due to greater lone pair - bond pair repulsions than bond pair - bond pair repulsions.
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