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  4. Which of the following species exists (A) [ SiF 6]2-, (B) [ GeCl 6]2- and (C) [ CCl 6]2- ?

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Q. Which of the following species exists (A) $\left[ SiF _6\right]^{2-}$, (B) $\left[ GeCl _6\right]^{2-}$ and (C) $ \left[ CCl _6\right]^{2-}$ ?

The p-Block Elements

Solution:

Carbon does not contain d-orbital hence, it cannot expand its octet.