Questions: In the molecule SF6, how many lone pairs of electrons are found around F?

In the molecule SF6, how many lone pairs of electrons are found around F?
Transcript text: In the molecule $\mathrm{SF}_{6}$, how many lone pairs of electrons are found around $F$ ?
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Determine the Valence Electrons of Fluorine

Fluorine (F) is in Group 17 of the periodic table, which means it has 7 valence electrons.

Step 2: Determine the Bonding in $\mathrm{SF}_{6}$

In the molecule $\mathrm{SF}_{6}$, each fluorine atom forms a single bond with the sulfur atom. A single bond consists of 2 electrons.

Step 3: Calculate the Lone Pairs on Fluorine

Since each fluorine atom uses 1 of its 7 valence electrons to form a bond with sulfur, it has 6 remaining valence electrons. These 6 electrons form 3 lone pairs.

Final Answer

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