Determine the electron geometry (eg)and molecular geometry (mg)of SiF₄. A)eg = tetrahedral,mg = trigonal pyramidal B)eg = octahedral,mg = square planar C)eg = trigonal bipyramidal,mg = trigonal pyramidal D)eg = tetrahedral,mg = bent E)eg = tetrahedral,mg = tetrahedral

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SiF4 has four bonding pairs and no lone pairs around the central silicon atom, resulting in both electron geometry and molecular geometry being tetrahedral.

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of SiF4

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of SiF₄