How many valence electrons does the structure of $S {C l}_{6}$ possess?

118

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34

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48

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56

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Solution

The correct option is C $48$
Number of valence electrons in $S C l_{6}$ = Valence electrons of $S$ + $6 X$ valence electrons of $C l$ .
Number of valence electrons the structure of $S C l_{6}$ possess
= $6 + 7 \times 6$
= $6 + 42 = 48$

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