Question

Total number of electrons present around the central atom in order of \( \text{PCl}_5 \), \( \text{SF}_6 \), \( \text{SCl}_2 \)

Hint:

A quick shortcut formula for total electrons around a central atom:
Total $e^-$ = (Number of valence $e^-$ of central atom) + (Number of monovalent atoms attached) - (Charge). For $\text{PCl}_5$: $5 + 5 = 10$. For $\text{SF}_6$: $6 + 6 = 12$. For $\text{SCl}_2$: $6 + 2 = 8$.

Answer 1