explain why SF6 is kinetically an inert substance.
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SF6 is chemically inert due to the reason that the six F atoms protect the sulphur atom from attack by the reagents to such an extent that even thermodynamically most favorable reactions like hydrolysis do not occur.
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In SF₆, S atom is sterically protected by six F atoms and does not allow water molecules ti attack the S atom. Further, F does not have d-orbitals to accept the electrons donated by H₂O molecules. Due to these reasons, SF₆ is kinetically an inert substance.
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