What is steric number ?How it can be calculated in case of SF6?Also state different hybridization and their corresponding steric number

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Solution

Steric No = No of atoms bound to central atoms + No. of lone pairs
In SF₆ = 6 + 0 = 6
NH₃= 3 + 1 = 4
H₂O = 2 + 2 = 4
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