Question

answer the questions in the table below about the shape of the sulfur hexafluoride (sf₆) molecule. what word or two - word phrase best describes the shape of the sf₆ molecule? what is the angle between the sulfur - fluorine bonds? (if there is more than one angle, pick the smallest.)

Explanation:

Step1: Determine molecular geometry

Sulfur hexafluoride ($SF_6$) has 6 bonding pairs around the central sulfur atom and no lone - pairs. According to VSEPR (Valence - Shell Electron - Pair Repulsion) theory, the molecular geometry is octahedral.

Step2: Find bond - angle

In an octahedral geometry, the smallest bond - angle between the sulfur - fluorine bonds is 90°.

Answer:

What word or two - word phrase best describes the shape of the $SF_6$ molecule? Octahedral
What is the angle between the sulfur - fluorine bonds? (If there is more than one angle, pick the smallest.) 90