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Explain the structures of SF4 and SF6.

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In SF6 central atom sulphur undergoes sp3d2  hybridization so that it has octahedral geometry. In SF4 central atom sulphur undergoes sp3d hybridization.
Out of the five hybrid orbitals fifth orbital occupied by lone pair of electrons. The molecule possess distorted trigonal bipyramidal structure.
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Explain the structures of SF4 and SF6.