how can sulfur tetrafluoride exist?

[RSK25]

how can sulfur tetrafluoride exist?

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[DrDreams]

Nvm

I was going to say because sulfur has access to d orbitals. But then I realized you said SF4 and not SF6

 

[Cawolf]

Valence Shell Expansion

@DrDreams you are right - sp3d hybridization in Sulfur is what is occurring.

 

[Teleologist]

Valence Shell Expansion

@DrDreams you are right - sp3d hybridization in Sulfur is what is occurring.

I concur

 

[mehc012]

Valence Shell Expansion

@DrDreams you are right - sp3d hybridization in Sulfur is what is occurring.

For SF4 ? You don't need that many orbitals, do you?
Edit: NM, forgot about the electron pair.