The molecular geometry of $SF_6$ is octahedral. What is the geometry of $SF_4$ (including lone pair$(s)$ of electrons,if any)?

  • A
    Trigonal bipyramidal
  • B
    Square planar
  • C
    Tetrahedral
  • D
    Pyramidal

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