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Shape and Geometry Using VSEPR

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The geometry of $S$ in $S F_{6}$ is :

Octahedral

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Solution

The correct option is A Octahedral
$S F_{6}$ has a general formula of $A B_{6}$
Here there are $6$ bonding pairs and $0$ lone pairs.
The elctronic geometry and the shape of $S F_{6}$ is Octahedral as shown below.

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