Which of the following molecules has a maximum number of $A - X$ bonds of identical length, where $A$ is the central atom and $X$ is the surrounding atom?

S F_{6}

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

I F_{6}

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

P F_{5}

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

{C I O}_{4}^{-}

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct options are
A $S F_{6}$
C $I F_{6}$
Yes, $S F_{6}$ all $S - F$ bonds are equivalent since geometry of $S F_{6}$ is octahedral and hence repulsion to all $S - F$ bonds are equal.
Similarly for $I F_{6}$ .

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

A - X

A - X

A

X

A - X

A

X

∠ X A X

A :

X :

Join BYJU'S Learning Program