Explain the structures of ${SF}_{4} and {SF}_{6}$ .

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In SF₆ central atom sulphur undergoes sp³d²hybridization 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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