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The molecules in which the central atom is sp3d2 hybridised is:

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BeCl2
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XeF6
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SF6
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I3
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Solution

The correct option is C SF6

The hexavalency in SF6 one electron each from 3s and 3p orbitals is promoted to 3d orbitals. These six orbitals get hybridised to form six sp3d2 hybrid orbitals. Each of these sp3d2 hybrid orbitals overlaps with 2p orbital of fluorine to form six SF bond.


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