Question

The number of electrons in the valence shell of sulphur in $S{F}_6$ is

• A. 12
• B. 10
• C. 8
• D. 11

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$S$ has 6 electrons in its valence shell and it shares 6 electrons with 6 fluorine atoms. $\therefore$ In $S{F}_{6}S$ has 12 electrons