$SF_4$ is isostructural with: A. $BrF_4^{\oplus}$ B. $CH_4$ C. $IF_4^{\oplus}$ D. $XeF_4$ E. $XeO_2F_2$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

JEE Main 2026 · ChemistryMultiple choiceSingle correctMediumApplication

JEE Main 2 April 2026, Shift 2, Chemistry Q53

Question 53 of 75 in this shift, Chemistry question 3 of 25, Section A.

SF_4

is isostructural with: A.

BrF_4^{\oplus}

CH_4

IF_4^{\oplus}

XeF_4

XeO_2F_2

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)C Only
(2)C and E OnlyOfficial answer
(3)A and D Only
(4)B and E Only

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter: The p-Block Elements
Topic: VSEPR Theory
Idea tested: Isostructural and Isoelectronic Identification

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