In SF₆, central S has hybridization:
Asp³d
Bsp²
Csp³
Dsp³d²
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. sp³d²
SF₆: 6 bond pairs, no lone pairs around S. Hybridization sp³d² (uses 1 s + 3 p + 2 d orbitals). Geometry: octahedral.
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