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Which of the following is not is structural with\[SiC{{I}_{4}}\]?

A) \[PO_{4}^{3\,-}\]                    

B) \[NH_{4}^{+}\]

C) \[SCl_{4}^{{}}\]                     

D) \[SO_{4}^{2\,-}\]

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

[c] \[SC{{l}_{4}}\] \[SC{{l}_{4}}\] is tetrahedral. All other given molecules/ ions are tetrahedral except \[SC{{l}_{4}}\] viz. trigonal bipyramid with one equatorial position occupied by a lone pair