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ChemistryCHEMICAL BONDINGVSEPR, Bond Angle, Bond Length, Bond EnergyMedium2 minQB

ChemistryMediummultiple choice

Which of the following is CORRECT for $SOF_{2}$ and $SO_{2} F_{2}$ :

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:

A, B

Solution:

Hybridization: Both S atoms are sp³ hybridized with four hybrid orbitals, making (D) incorrect.

Bond Angle: In SOF₂, the lone pair on sulfur exerts stronger repulsion than the double bonds in SO₂F₂, compressing the F-S-F angle further. Thus, $SO F_{2} < S O_{2} F_{2}$ .

Bond Length: Sulfur has a higher oxidation state in SO₂F₂ (+6) than in SOF₂ (+4). The higher positive charge and increased oxygen character contract the bonds, making the S-F bond shorter in SO₂F₂.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:CHEMICAL BONDINGSubtopic:VSEPR, Bond Angle, Bond Length, Bond Energy

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