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

The hybridization of sulfur in SF\(_2\), SF\(_4\), and SF\(_6\) corresponds to sp\(^3\), sp\(^3\)d, and sp\(^3\)d\(^2\), respectively, due to the different numbers of bonding regions around the sulfur atom.