Question

Explain the hybridization involved in SF6 molecule? with diagram?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

In SF

6

the central sulphur atom has the ground state configuration,3s

2

3p

4

one electron each from 3s and 3p orbitals is promoted to 3d orbitals These six orbitals get hybridised to form six sp

3

d

2

hybrid orbitals. Each of these sp

3

d

2

hybrid orbitals overlaps with 2p orbital of fluorine to form S−F bond. Thus, SF

6

molecule has octahedral structure.