Question

Electron $s{p}^3{d}^2$ hybridization by suitable example.

Answer 1

In SF₆, one electron each from 3s and 3p orbitals is promoted to 3d orbitals The six orbitals get hybridized to form six sp³d² hybrid orbitals. Each of these sp³d² hybrid orbitals overlaps with 2p orbital of fluorine to form S–F bond.

Thus, SF₆ molecule has octahedral structure. The dotted electrons represent electrons from F–atoms.