SF6 exists but OF6 does not because

Question

SF6 exists but OF6 does not because (A) d-orbitals of sulphur are vacant and are available for bonding (B) more bonding electrons can be accommodated in orbitals with n = 3 (C) sulphur has larger ionization energy than oxygen (D) the difference of electronegativity is less between oxygen and fluorine

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Correct answer is (a) d-orbitals of sulphur are vacant and are available for bonding

Q. SF6​ exists but OF6​ does not because

d-orbitals of sulphur are vacant and are available for bonding

more bonding electrons can be accommodated in orbitals with n = 3

sulphur has larger ionization energy than oxygen

the difference of electronegativity is less between oxygen and fluorine

Correct answer is (a) d-orbitals of sulphur are vacant and are available for bonding

Q. $S F_{6}$ exists but $O F_{6}$ does not because