allerySF₆ shape:
ATrigonal
BOctahedral (sp³d² hybridization)
CLinear
DSquare pyramidal
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Octahedral (sp³d² hybridization)
SF₆: 6 bond pairs, 0 lone pairs. Octahedral. sp³d² hybridization. Bond angles 90°.
S has expanded octet (12 e⁻ around S — possible for 3rd period and beyond via d-orbital involvement).
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