What is the hybridization of the central sulfur atom in a Sulfur Tetrafluoride (SF₄) molecule?
sp²
sp³
sp³d
sp³d²
📝 Detailed explanation
Sulfur in SF₄ has 4 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair (6 valence electrons - 4 used for bonds = 2 electrons left). Total electron domains = 5. Therefore, the hybridization is sp³d (seesaw geometry).
