Question

Determine the total number of electron domains, the number of bonding groups, and the number of lone pairs of electrons (listed in that order) for the central atom in the SF4 molecule:

a) 5 electron domains, 4 bonding groups, 1 lone pair
b) 6 electron domains, 4 bonding groups, 2 lone pairs
c) 5 electron domains, 3 bonding groups, 2 lone pairs
d) 6 electron domains, 3 bonding groups, 3 lone pairs

Answer 1

The central atom in the SF4 molecule has a total of 5 electron domains, consisting of 4 bonding groups and 1 lone pair of electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

The central atom in the SF4 molecule has a total of 5 electron domains, consisting of 4 bonding groups and 1 lone pair of electrons.