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Explain the following situations : SF_4 is easily hydrolysed whereas SF is not easily hydrolysed. |
| Answer» Solution :`SF_6` has a more stable symmetrical octahedral structure, with all the FSF anlges as `90^(@)`. On the other hand, `SF_4` has less stable unsymmetrical trigonal bipyramidal structure with one equatorial POSITION OCCUPIED by a lone pair of electrons. Less stable structures have a GREATER tendency to show reactivity. Thus `SF_4` is easily hydrolysed whereas `SF_6` is not easily hydrolysed. | |