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Published on: August 12, 2026
The ground state electronic configuration of S is 
. How does if form the compound 
A
Due to octahedral shape of S atoms
B
Due to presence of vacant 3d-orbitals which provide 6 unpaired electrons in excited state
C
Due to 
hybridisation of S atom which provides 6 electrons to 6 F atoms
hybridisation of S atom which provides 6 electrons to 6 F atoms
D
Due to presence of 3 sigma and 3 pi bonds between S and F
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
S can go into excited state with 6 unpaired electrons due to presence of vacant 3d-orbitals which are overlapped by six F electrons.
Ground state
Excited state
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