Sif6 -2 is possible where as cf6 -2 .is not possible .why?
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(SiF6)⁻² is possible but (CF6)⁻² not possible because Carbon doesn't have empty d orbital it can not get more electrons . its covalency is maximum to 4 while in case of silicon it can be beyond 4 or may be 6
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