Problem: According to VSEPR theory, the molecule SF4 would have the molecular geometry of:A) TetrahedralB) Square planarC) Square pyramidalD) See-sawE) T-shaped

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According to VSEPR theory, the molecule SF4 would have the molecular geometry of:

A) Tetrahedral

B) Square planar

C) Square pyramidal

D) See-saw

E) T-shaped

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