In the formation of SF6 molecule, the sulphur atom is in

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In the formation of SF₆ molecule, the sulphur atom is in

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first excited state

second excited state

third excited state

fourth excited state

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

→ "S" in ground state has 2-unpaired electrons, around the S 6"F" atoms are present, therefore "S" needs "six" unpaired electrons.

And hence "S" undergoes excitation two times, that is sulphur in SF₆exist in second excited state.

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