Question

SF₂, SF₄, and SF₆ have the hybridization at sulfur atom respectively as:

• A. sp², sp³, sp³d²
• B. sp, sp³, sp³d²
• C. sp³, sp³d, sp³d²
• D. sp³, sp³d², d²sp³

Hint:

Understanding the number of bonding regions (including lone pairs) helps in determining the hybridization of atoms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Sulfur's hybridization in \(SF_2\), \(SF_4\), and \(SF_6\) is \(sp^3\), \(sp^3d\), and \(sp^3d^2\), respectively, reflecting the varying number of electron domains surrounding the central sulfur atom.