In the Lewis Structure for SF₆, the Central Sulfur Atom

question 90

Multiple Choice

In the Lewis structure for SF₆, the central sulfur atom shares __________ electrons.

• A) 4
• B) 10
• C) 12
• D) 8
• E) none of the above, because SF₆ is an ionic compound

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