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molecular modeling and lewis structures evaluation
lewis structures evaluation
sf₆ has a ____ geometric structure.
octahedral
linear
tetrahedral
trigonal planar

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

In $SF_{6}$, sulfur has 6 valence - electrons and forms 6 bonds with fluorine atoms. The electron - pair geometry and molecular geometry are octahedral due to the six bonding pairs around the central sulfur atom with no lone pairs.

Answer:

octahedral