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What is the hybridization of the central atom in SF6?

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What is the hybridization of the central atom in SF6?
  1. sp
  2. sp2
  3. sp3
  4. sp3d2

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the hybridization of the central atom in SF6?
Correct Answer: sp3d2
  • Step 1: Identify the central atom in SF6, which is sulfur (S).
  • Step 2: Count the number of fluorine (F) atoms surrounding the sulfur atom. There are six fluorine atoms.
  • Step 3: Determine the geometry of the molecule based on the number of surrounding atoms. Six surrounding atoms indicate an octahedral geometry.
  • Step 4: Identify the type of hybridization that corresponds to octahedral geometry. This is sp3d2 hybridization.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the hybridization of the central sulfur atom in SF6 is sp3d2.
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