Hybridization of $A s F_{6}^{-}$

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Solution

In the $A s F_{6}^{-}$ , the central atom is Arsenic(As) having atomic number 33.
Electronic configuration of $A s (33) = [A r] 3 d^{10} 4 s^{2} 4 p^{3}$ .
So, $A s$ has five electrons in the valence shell. So, it can have five single bonds with a fluorine atom and due to one negative charge, it forms one more single bond with a fluorine atom.
Hence, the total number of bond pairs $= 6$
According to the VSEPR theory
No. of Bond pairs No. of lone pair Hybridization Geometry Shape
6 0 $s p^{3} d^{2}$ Octahedral

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No. of Bond pairs	No. of lone pair	Hybridization	Geometry	Shape
6	0	$s p^{3} d^{2}$	Octahedral

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Hybridization of $A s F_{6}^{-}$