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What is the shape of S{{F}_{4}} (including bond angles)?

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Sulfur tetrafluoride (SF₄) has a trigonal bipyramidal molecular geometry. Here's a breakdown of its shape and bond angles:

Shape: Trigonal bipyramidal
Bond angles:
The axial positions (SF₃) have bond angles of 90°.
The equatorial positions (SF₂) have bond angles of 120°.
So, in SF₄:

The bond angles between the axial fluorine atoms (SF₃) are 90°.
The bond angles between the equatorial fluorine atoms (SF₂) are 120°.