The molecular geometry of is octahedral. What is the geometry of (including lone pair(s) of electrons, if any)?

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The molecular geometry of  is octahedral. What is the geometry of  (including lone pair(s) of electrons, if any)?

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Step 1 — Analyse :
- S has 4 F bonds + 1 lone pair
- Total electron pairs = 5

Step 2 — VSEPR with 5 electron pairs:
- 5 electron pairs → trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry
- The lone pair occupies an equatorial position
- Molecular shape (including lone pair) = trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry

Note: The question asks for geometry including lone pairs, so the answer is the electron pair geometry = trigonal bipyramidal.

Answer: Option (2) — Trigonal bipyramidal

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