What is the molecular shape of SCl₃F as predicted by the VSEPR theory? A)Linear B)Bent C)See-saw D)T-shaped E)Trigonal pyramidal

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The central sulfur atom has six electron pairs, including four single bonds and two lone pairs. Therefore, the electron pair geometry is trigonal bipyramidal. However, one of the lone pairs trans to a bond causes distortion, resulting in a see-saw molecular shape.

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