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SF6 exists but OF6 does not because

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a

Sulphur has less electron gain enthalpy than oxygen

b

Sulphur can expand its covalency

c

Sulphur has more electron gain enthalpy than oxygen

d

The difference in electronegativity is less between O and F

answer is D.

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sulphur has vaccant d orbitals hence it can be expanded.

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