According to valence bond theory, the SF₄ molecule has sp³ hybrid orbitals on the sulfur atom.Hint: Consider the valence electrons on the central atom.

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According to valence bond theory, the SF₄ molecule has sp³d hybrid orbitals on the sulfur atom, as it requires five orbitals to accommodate the five electron pairs (four bonding pairs and one lone pair).

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According to Valence Bond Theory, the SF₄ Molecule Has Sp³