Questions: What is the electron geometry of SF6?

Transcript text: What is the electron geometry of $\mathrm{SF}_{6}$ ?

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Determine the Number of Electron Groups

To determine the electron geometry of a molecule, we first need to identify the number of electron groups around the central atom. In the case of sulfur hexafluoride ($\mathrm{SF}_6$), sulfur (S) is the central atom. Each fluorine (F) atom forms a single bond with sulfur, resulting in six bonding pairs of electrons.

Step 2: Identify the Electron Geometry

The electron geometry is determined by the number of electron groups around the central atom. In $\mathrm{SF}_6$, there are six electron groups (all bonding pairs). According to the VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory, six electron groups around a central atom result in an octahedral electron geometry.

Final Answer

The electron geometry of $\mathrm{SF}_6$ is $\boxed{\text{octahedral}}$.

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