Question

Consider an octahedral molecular structure such as the one shown above.
If the molecular formula for the molecule is $S{F}_{4}C{l}_2$, how many different stereoisomers are possible?In other words, how many different ways can the atoms be arranged?

• A. $1$
• B. $2$
• C. $4$
• D. $6$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $2$

For an octahedral molecule having formula $S{F}_{4}C{l}_2$ .

There are two possibilities:

(1) Either $Cl$ are trans to each other.

(2) Either $Cl$ are cis to each other.